Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Week Two Class
I really enjoy the various methods that are employed to teach a specific concept. It really puts to practice the multiple (I can't think of the right word here) ways one idea is taught so that people with different learning needs (through reading, listening, doing) are able to grasp and idea or concept. When I read the text I get a very general understanding of the material. Struggling through the 'find your partner' game I was able to pick up on specific details I had missed during the reading. Writing on the poster and reading other peoples summaries gave me reinforcement of the key ideas. Oh yea, and Thea's presentation that I missed most of touched on some of the terms as well. I also appreciate going to the lab for the last hour of class to be able to do work with the rest of the class there to ask questions of if needed.
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It's good to know that the activities are working for you. As a teacher, I'm sure that you understand how important feedback is for all of us.
I'm with you on the "very general understanding of the material." I get overwhelmed by all the theories, but feel I've "understood." Then I get to class and discover that I understood just fine, but not enough.
The 'find your partner' game was not as useful for me. I'd gotten a wrong answer at the beginning of the game and eliminated all my choices. Then I spent the time trying to figure out what I could be and not focusing on the message. It was a frustrating time, and I'm glad to hear it was much more useful for other people.
I also guite like making poster it was enjoyable and productive for me.
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