Monday, December 7, 2009

Teaching them skills that they can take with them

When I am a teacher, I want my students to leave my class, having become greater learners and liking, if not yet loving, to learn new things. Of course, love for learning is important to have as the teacher and is perhaps the beginning step for them to attain it. My level of enthusiasm is the climate control for the students. Learning isn't always just a piece of cake or exactly fun, however it is most always provides wonderful benefits and fulfillment. In light of this fact, my enthusiasm must be coupled with serious dedication. I must be clear that the best learning comes from hard work, and that they will find that the the things that cause them to work the hardest in life to achieve, are the most rewarding and fulfilling. I will give them simple assignments (such as worksheets that ask for simple recording of what was done ie lab sheets), coupled with challenging assignments and projects that ask them to spend extra time and effort to analyze and come to their own conclusions; asking them to use their resourcefulness and best efforts. They will work in groups sometimes and sometimes alone, and perhaps in both orders for one two to three part assignment. This will give them experience in collaborating and brainstorming with others, and also to analyze on their own the things discussed in the group; and then to go back with new ideas and collaborate again in one or two groups. These are only two ways, and they are definitely going to be elaborated on with up and coming experience.

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