This section taught me how I can engage students more into lectures time like sharing stories that relate to the topic being discussed.
I love the REFOCUS accronym: Recognize, Empower, Focus, Objectivize, Commit, Unburden and Surprise.
I also love that telling stories can be an effective teaching/learning activity in addition to the simulated crisis. You could divide the class and have 1 side do one thing, and the other side do another thing and speculate on the outcomes.
Story telling is a great way to break up insturciotnal material that can become boring!
It's important to establish rapport with students by showing respect and building trust.
Building rapport with students and managing participation is great to keep the students focus
The REFOCUS strategy was very helpful as energy is drained as the semester wears on. Learning fatigue sets in and students who aren't doing well are wondering if they will even pass the course, which fills them with fear. By anticipating the mid-semester slump, instructors can be proactive with their planning and teaching methods.
In this section I learned methods to teach more effectively and to make lessons more interesting to keep the students engaged.
This really hit home on the reason for becoming an educator. Knowing your passion and passing that on to your students.
Liked this section. Sharing pesonal experiences or hearing about the students experiences help keep them engaged
I love the idea of introducing the Crisis Game. It is a great idea that will help students with content and problem solving and it is a very versatile game that can be used for a large variety of topics.
i like the refocus tool i will be sure to try this , also i find it important to talk about the career that they have choosen and to talk about my experiances i think it gives some insight as to what things will be like for them
its important to unburden ourselves as instuctors by avoiding unrealistic expectations
In this module I learned a lot more about what motivates students, and how to bring the entire class together in active learning. This has been very helpful.
Understanding the importance or cognitive and kinesthetic teaching strategies is key to achieving student learning. One must take into account the emotional context of the learner to be able to apply the principles of learnativity. Moreover, building rapport, engaging students in class discussions, refocusing one's energy, checking for progress at various stages in the course, and combining fun activities, such as anecdotal addenda, will enhance both the enjoyment and retention quotient for students and effectiveness of the instructor.
REFOCUS is and important tool
Life experience stories are excellent ways to keep students engaged and help them connect the information they are learning with a great way to have a visual mental reminder through the story.
Differential instruction and using personal experience is a good idea
Something that continues to stand out is keeping the educational environment engaging. Dont' get hung up on long lectures. Brain gets distracted after 10-15 minutes. Story telling, when used correctly is also a good techinique in the learning process.
That instrcutor's do not have to know everything. Instead we need to realize that we are the facilitator between the material and the students.
This section has great information on how to engage students in the learning process.