J. Newman

Discussion Comment

It is important to make sure that the student does not leave with the feeling they know the answer when the are mistaken. You need to make sure that all misconceptions are cleared up before the end of the class. This is the only way we, as teachers can truely be effective in our field.

J. Newman

Discussion Comment

praise

I found some of the methods chosen for praise were a bit to overbearing. I would never tell a student how good a student he/she is. That is a real put down for the other students in the class.I just say excellent answer. I use a method where all students are engaged in the learning process. I create a real problem and asked each student to give me a solution for the circumstances and write his/her answer on the board. There will be a numer of different answers, I do not address the answers until everyone has given an answer.… >>>

J. Newman

Discussion Comment

examples

When I am teaching a difficult concept to my classes, I often find that many students cannot focus on the material for a variety of reasons. To fully engage the students in the subject matter to assess the their understanding. If they do not understand I then try a different method to help the students grasp the material. I tell my students that they need to ask as many times as necessary for them to understand the material.

J. Newman

Discussion Comment

work groups

I have found that small groups work best for the training we provide. I prefer groups of three. this enables each member of the group to participate in the assignment. There is less inattention during the assignment. It also allows the teacher to quickly monitor the class interaction with the material assigned.