I like the idea of including the students in the sequencing of the course .
I work on the front half of our training courses and what I have learned from this lesson is that when it comes to learning, it is important that the student knows there is no right or wrong way to learn and that every person will learn differently and it is their choice on how they go about learning. I also learned that it is important that a student understands that they are learning and it is important to reinforce the fact that they are retaining information by asking open ended questions and quizzing on a regular basis.
Security and autonomy for the student. I believe if the student learns and understands the content being taught, they will have feel secure, along with having a syllabus, written directions, and expectations. Communication can be a big factor here. If the student feels they are not prepared, autonomy for the student will be for them to be encouraged to communicate with the instructor.
Ask students which order to provide instruction. For example, do they want the quiz first, then activities or lecture? Ask the students about the pace of instruction. Create a psychologically safe environment for students to speak up.
Comment on Eric Lahtinen's post: I agree with this statement. The class should be a challenge for the teacher as well as the student.
Learners value autonomy and security
it's important to make sure students have a sense of autonomy, especially in specialized/trade schools there they will be given so much responsibility
Providing security and autonomy is an important part of the learning process. Providing various motivational activities and allowing students to make independent choices is crucial in making them take responsibility for their own learning.
Always make a studet feel important and comfortable.
Always make the student feel comfortable and important..And there input is needed and expected
I feel that it is essential to familiarize myself with students' prior educational experiences. This way, I can have some general knowledge of what skills they are bringing to the course. Outlining the beginning of the class and ending with a summarization is key to conducting an organized classroom.
It the teacher responsibility to make sure that the students feel comfortable in the learning environment and for the teacher to make the class fun and enjoyable to promote class retention.
I found the idea of options interesting. But I can see how that could be complicated for grading.
Reviewing and summarizing to start and end the session is a good method to create a non-threatening environment. When students have a choice, they are motivated to engage in learning.
During an activity in the classroom, do not sit at your table. Walk around the classroom and answer questions. Sitting will tell your students you are not eager to do activity and you rather do something else
Security is important for student learning and comfort. Students who feel comfortable are more confident and achieve improved learning outcomes. Autonomy is the student's belief about the amount of control they have in the learning process. Balance is important for the student and the instructor though. This autonomy will also improve learning outcomes.
Adult learners are "doers rather than thinkers" is an important concept in motivating and promoting autonomy. As a clinical instructor, I would pair up an adult learner with a young learner to promote both.
Reinforced man of my methods and helped to develop new ones.
I found myself thinking about a few new ways to implement active learning to improve security and autonomy for the student. A few take home activities for my classes are mind-mapping at the end of class, pair questioning, and short quizzes at the beginning of each class (perhaps a review of last week or reading content).
Finding a balance of security and autonomy for adult learning experiences is important and can be tricky, making sure that the students have structure, guidance, and reassurance while also having independence and allowing choice. They are both important when it comes to keeping them motivated.
