What really Matters in Teaching: The Students
There were some parts of this chapter that I really agreed
with and had to circle to make sure I never forget them. The first read, “When
(Noah’s) way of learning became acceptable, he became a better learner.” Each
and every student is going to have their own specific way of learning, and they
should not lose the opportunity to learn because they have to do something that
is not ideal for them. The next excerpt is similar to the first: “When learning
challenges are already substantial, it is sensible to allow students to work in
ways that best suit them.” For example if students learn far better alone
(likely more developed in the intrapersonal intelligence) then should they be
forced to work in a group? Perhaps it is important for the student to develop
the ability to work with others. However, if it means the student misses a
critical part of the course because they do not learn the material the way that
is most beneficial to them, is it worth it? And the last portion of chapter
that I took a strong liking to was, “Learning happens within students, not to
them. Learning is a process of making meaning…” I want to be the kind of
teacher that does not give the concept away right off the bat, rather the
teacher that makes the student exclaim, “Ohhhhh!” in the middle of the class.
The chapter also suggested that the teacher makes the class a safe place to ask
questions. To accommodate for the students who do not feel comfortable asking
questions in the middle of class or perhaps even privately to me, I will have a
box in the room where they can submit their question/s and I will anonymously
write and answer their question on the board.
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