Variety in instruction helps not only students be more engaged, but it helps the instructor learn new ways to teach the subject and stay passionate.
to keep students focused always incorporate some of my experiences in my past careers to help them understand.
Be yourself, be conscious of student needs, and put on a show. Get the students interested and involved.
It's important to exude enthusiasm to keep students interested and engaged.
To reinvigorate a class play "The Crisis Game."
refocusing. surprising, creating a buzz and enthusiasm by being enthusiastic myself
From this module on Keeping Your Focus on the Students, I’ve learned the vital importance of prioritizing student needs and perspectives in the educational process.
Key Learnings:
Student-Centered Learning: Emphasizing a student-centered approach fosters a more engaging and effective learning environment. It encourages active participation and empowers students to take ownership of their education.
Understanding Individual Needs: Recognizing the diverse backgrounds and learning styles of students allows for more tailored instruction that meets each student's unique needs.
Building Relationships: Developing strong relationships with students enhances their trust and willingness to engage, making them feel valued and supported.
Application:
Adopting Student-Centered Strategies: I plan to incorporate more student-driven activities, such as project-based learning and peer discussions, to ensure students are actively involved in their education.
Regular Check-Ins: I will implement regular one-on-one check-ins to better understand individual student needs and challenges, allowing me to offer personalized support and resources.
Encouraging Feedback: I intend to create a culture where student feedback is encouraged and acted upon, helping to continuously improve the learning experience based on their insights.
By focusing on the students in these ways, I aim to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment that enhances both engagement and success.
I really like the idea of small groups, and the "Crisis Game"
I love the concept of creating a crisis-to stimulate thinking and real-world application
learned about ways to provide and give different strategies that will help keep the students engaged and focus during teaching
I really like the surprise instruction
It's much better to learn by telling a story or posing a problem/crisis than simply giving information.
Recognizing the mid-term slump and how to regroup yourself and REFOCUS as helpful. Also getting feedback from students both on what the have learned and what is to come and how they can build on the knowledge they learned in the 1st half to continue to apply in the 2nd half was helpful.
By far, the section which dealt with storytelling and keeping your students interested or "student buy-in" was useful in that it reinforced the fact that 10 to 15 minutes are attention span boundaries. With this information, and other technical explanations, one can better build an effect delivery strategy.
I really enjoyed the REFOCUS tool and I plan to use that pat as a point of reference to my own lesson planning
This module helped me to understand the concept of Learnativity and the emotional components of students
I will be better able to deliver the content for the students understanding and buy-in and creative ways to evaluate their learning progress.
This module helped me to understand the concept of Learnativity and the emotional components of students
I will be better able to deliver the content for the students understanding and buy-in and creative ways to evaluate their learning progress.
In this module, I learned and plan to apply REFOCUS. Like that Crisis stimulation game as an engaging tool.
learning about the REFOCUS tool will help me be more creative and will help me relate my personal experiences to the students.
