Get Your Students Hired
Because, before I arrived, there were a lot of passing students that could not pass their national certification, I had to take a hard look at what was going on. In polling and having conversations with students, they have repeatedly said that lectures are too long and boring. I learned from these education courses that interacting, respecting, and including students is a best practice. In looking harder, and considering that learning styles can make a difference in a student acquiring the intended information, I decided to poll a class with the how you would assemble a toy. I did get varied responses. I am not the seasoned teacher that you are. I'm brand new. But without feedback, how can I be sure that the students are getting what they need, and not hating being in the classroom. I would love to think that what I'm saying and demonstrating on a whiteboard is exciting and interesting because I am so excited to tell them about it. But I won't know that for sure if I don't ask. I shy away from "in my day" because everything can be improved upon. I'm amazed today at how football players can sneak plays that were never thought of and avoid tackles that would have been a given.