Knowing an idea or being capable of an achievement does not necessarily imply an understanding of that concept. To learn a concept and subsequently retain an understanding of it requires reflection, internalization, and application to the tangible world. It is therefore crucial that students learn to:
• Back up claims and assertions with evidence.
• Draw inferences and generate something new.
• Apply those knowledge and skills to an unanticipated situation
• Analyze differing points of view
• Demonstrate empathy
• Self-assess one’s own thoughts with the four (I added a fifth) R’s o revisit o rethink o refine o revise o repeat
Source: Understanding by Design p. 155 How can educators attempt to motivate students to succeed using these mechanisms? …show more content…
If a child is constantly subjected to one style of teaching that he or she cannot adhere to, that student will be forever lost within the education system. This is a travesty, and should never occur. Teachers are taxed with the onerous job of figuring out how to reach each pupil that rests in their charge, and part of this is shuffling between auditory, visual, and kinesthetic methods. The best and most efficient teachers use creative teaching methods so that they can reach all of their students and engage them effectively. A good teacher will take the material, personalize it, get creative and figure out new as well as exciting methods to teach the material. As time marches on, the need for teachers to stay updated with the times looms larger now than ever before. The current wave of students were raised primarily on computers in addition to special effects-ridden movies and television programs, so a good teacher must find a way to creatively incorporate this knowledge base into his or her teaching methods. The average attention span of a student is seven minutes, which does not bode well for us teachers (Oblinger 2006). There is so much material to deliver that the teacher must manufacture new, more clever ways to deliver it in an engaging manner. Part of this is …show more content…
Therefore, it is imperative that teacher maintain a constant professional and supportive demeanor that discourages aggressive behavior and promotes constructive discussions amongst students instead. As L.C. Clark said, “a relationship, whether personal or professional, reflects the degree of trust and respect between the individuals involved.” Each teacher and student relationship needs to be one of mutual trust and respect in order for the student to learn productively. When there is a poor degree of trust, the teacher-student relationship will reflect this and result in poor student grades. Teachers need to relate to students according to their cultural background and personal interests. They must demonstrate a degree of trust and respect towards each student and his or her cultural background.
Works Cited
Brophy, Jere. “Teacher Praise: A functional analysis.” Review of Education Research 51 (spring 1981).
Clark, L.C. “Expectations and ‘At risk’ Children: One Teacher’s Perspective” Rethinking Our Classrooms.
Oblinger, D. (2005). "Listening to What We’re Seeing" OCLC Distinguished Seminar Series (August 25, 2005).
Oblinger, D. (2006). "Educating the NetGen" retrieved from www.EDUCAUSE.edu on April 30,
• Back up claims and assertions with evidence.
• Draw inferences and generate something new.
• Apply those knowledge and skills to an unanticipated situation
• Analyze differing points of view
• Demonstrate empathy
• Self-assess one’s own thoughts with the four (I added a fifth) R’s o revisit o rethink o refine o revise o repeat
Source: Understanding by Design p. 155 How can educators attempt to motivate students to succeed using these mechanisms? …show more content…
If a child is constantly subjected to one style of teaching that he or she cannot adhere to, that student will be forever lost within the education system. This is a travesty, and should never occur. Teachers are taxed with the onerous job of figuring out how to reach each pupil that rests in their charge, and part of this is shuffling between auditory, visual, and kinesthetic methods. The best and most efficient teachers use creative teaching methods so that they can reach all of their students and engage them effectively. A good teacher will take the material, personalize it, get creative and figure out new as well as exciting methods to teach the material. As time marches on, the need for teachers to stay updated with the times looms larger now than ever before. The current wave of students were raised primarily on computers in addition to special effects-ridden movies and television programs, so a good teacher must find a way to creatively incorporate this knowledge base into his or her teaching methods. The average attention span of a student is seven minutes, which does not bode well for us teachers (Oblinger 2006). There is so much material to deliver that the teacher must manufacture new, more clever ways to deliver it in an engaging manner. Part of this is …show more content…
Therefore, it is imperative that teacher maintain a constant professional and supportive demeanor that discourages aggressive behavior and promotes constructive discussions amongst students instead. As L.C. Clark said, “a relationship, whether personal or professional, reflects the degree of trust and respect between the individuals involved.” Each teacher and student relationship needs to be one of mutual trust and respect in order for the student to learn productively. When there is a poor degree of trust, the teacher-student relationship will reflect this and result in poor student grades. Teachers need to relate to students according to their cultural background and personal interests. They must demonstrate a degree of trust and respect towards each student and his or her cultural background.
Works Cited
Brophy, Jere. “Teacher Praise: A functional analysis.” Review of Education Research 51 (spring 1981).
Clark, L.C. “Expectations and ‘At risk’ Children: One Teacher’s Perspective” Rethinking Our Classrooms.
Oblinger, D. (2005). "Listening to What We’re Seeing" OCLC Distinguished Seminar Series (August 25, 2005).
Oblinger, D. (2006). "Educating the NetGen" retrieved from www.EDUCAUSE.edu on April 30,