Yolanda Hairston

I really enjoyed ED 102, I learned some very interesting points on refocusing.  I will incorporate some of the information I learned in my class lecures, and what really stuck out to me is the part in the section about "helping a student recapture their commitment to their learning."

ED 112 was a very informative chapter.  I learned new and different ways to incorporate "motivation in the classroom.   I currently use some of the topics discussed, but I will use the types as well as the main issues discussed in the chapter.  THIS WAS A GOOD CHAPTER. 

ED 106 made me realize that just because they are adult learners they still may be in the process of learning how to read instead of reading for instruction or reading to learn, because of their past experiences, we so quickly jump to the conclusion that they have the necessary skills to be successful in the college environment, when they need detailed instructions also.  I sometimes may be a micorowave instructor, when instead I need to pre-heat, and bake at the desired temperature and at the required time necessary to make sure all students acheive their educational goals, and be… >>>

This was a very interesting course.  Sometimes we as instructors think we are effectively presenting the subject matter to our class, but after completing this course, I realize that they may just be there tuning us out.  Although we give them test on the course to meet the objectives, are we preparing them with the accurate skills in presenting to an audience?  I know now that the presentation I assign as a project in my class is a necessity, because I provide them with feedback on their presentations, and show them the areas that require improvement for a successful presentation. … >>>

ED 112 was a very informative chapter.  I learned new and different ways to incorporate "motivation in the classroom.   I currently use some of the topics discussed, but I will use the types as well as the main issues discussed in the chapter.  THIS WAS A GOOD CHAPTER. 

I really enjoyed ED 102, I learned some very interesting points on refocusing.  I will incorporate some of the information I learned in my class lecures, and what really stuck out to me is the part in the section about "helping a student recapture their commitment to their learning."

ED 106 made me realize that just because they are adult learners they still may be in the process of learning how to read instead of reading for instruction or reading to learn, because of their past experiences, we so quickly jump to the conclusion that they have the necessary skills to be successful in the college environment, when they need detailed instructions also.  I sometimes may be a micorowave instructor, when instead I need to pre-heat, and bake at the desired temperature and at the required time necessary to make sure all students acheive their educational goals, and be… >>>

This was a very interesting course.  Sometimes we as instructors think we are effectively presenting the subject matter to our class, but after completing this course, I realize that they may just be there tuning us out.  Although we give them test on the course to meet the objectives, are we preparing them with the accurate skills in presenting to an audience?  I know now that the presentation I assign as a project in my class is a necessity, because I provide them with feedback on their presentations, and show them the areas that require improvement for a successful presentation. … >>>