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Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment --> The Instructor
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Focusing on positive sounding ways to address your class improves engagement and learning overall.
wording means everything. Use of the proper words is key in communicating effectively to students.
Difficult learners range from participants who are dead set against learning, to learners who have just been momentarily sidetracked. Different levels of interruption require different intervention. As a good instructor, it is important to avoid using certain words in the classroom (should, could, etc)
The goal for an accelerated learning environment is to walk the fine line between learner-directed learning and total chaos.
I learned that there are lots of good ways to handle students that act up and that are shy. Also to prepare for class and research the topic that you are teaching to make it easier for you to ask questions and know what you are talking about, just incase they ask you questions
By using positive wording to help encourage and motive will help with the way your student learns
I've learned better ways to talk to students, better ways to manage my classroom, and that positive words help learning.
I intend to foster the learning experience by using professionalism, courtesy and positive feedback
The use of the negasaurus is amazing and i think will be a quick and fun way to decrease negativity.
turn the negative into a positive. when students want something, let them have it for as long as it doesn't take away from the class. for example, if someone challenges you, let them and if you are wrong, admit it and be gracious about it.
Word choice is extremely important when interacting with students. I also learned the strategies for dealing with difficult students helpful.
I really appreciated the SAT method, especially the information about the word "because" and it's effectiveness in motivating others.
How just simply changing how you word things could create a completely different learning environment.