A) What Are the Most Important Factors That Determine the Learning Experience of School/College Students in Your Subject?
Assignment Question 1
A) What are the most important factors that determine the learning experience of school/college students in your subject? You should analyse both relevant literature and your school/college observations in compiling your response.
There are many important factors that determine the learning experience of the students I have observed, each one with there own degree of effectiveness. Some of these factors include cognitive and conative learning, the material being studied, motivation, classroom management, student to teacher ratio, class discipline, time management, environment and resources available. In my opinion the most important factors are as follows;
Classroom Management:
"Children often feel vulnerable in classrooms, particularly because of their teacher 's power to control and evaluate. This effects how children experience school and their openness to new learning." (Pollard 2005, p 130.)
On teaching practice, I aim to create a positive, challenging classroom atmosphere. Student 's first impressions are very important and have a lasting effect. A teacher should be very confident and relaxed during the first meeting. They should adopt a firm but fair teaching style as this style of teaching can be quite a positive one where students respect the teacher rather than fear them. Teachers should learn a few specific details about each student to show them that they are interested in them and to create a relationship of communication and trust. It is extremely important to learn student names as quickly as possible.
Pre-empting bad behavior is essential for preventing it. Strategies must be set up and enforced to engage effective teaching. They must be clear and concise to ensure all students are aware of the non acceptable behavior and when they are stepping outside of the boundaries. Consequences must be addressed and adhered to. A good enforcement is often, eliminate the negative and reinforce the positive.
A) What are the most important factors that determine the learning experience of school/college students in your subject? You should analyse both relevant literature and your school/college observations in compiling your response.
There are many important factors that determine the learning experience of the students I have observed, each one with there own degree of effectiveness. Some of these factors include cognitive and conative learning, the material being studied, motivation, classroom management, student to teacher ratio, class discipline, time management, environment and resources available. In my opinion the most important factors are as follows;
Classroom Management:
"Children often feel vulnerable in classrooms, particularly because of their teacher 's power to control and evaluate. This effects how children experience school and their openness to new learning." (Pollard 2005, p 130.)
On teaching practice, I aim to create a positive, challenging classroom atmosphere. Student 's first impressions are very important and have a lasting effect. A teacher should be very confident and relaxed during the first meeting. They should adopt a firm but fair teaching style as this style of teaching can be quite a positive one where students respect the teacher rather than fear them. Teachers should learn a few specific details about each student to show them that they are interested in them and to create a relationship of communication and trust. It is extremely important to learn student names as quickly as possible.
Pre-empting bad behavior is essential for preventing it. Strategies must be set up and enforced to engage effective teaching. They must be clear and concise to ensure all students are aware of the non acceptable behavior and when they are stepping outside of the boundaries. Consequences must be addressed and adhered to. A good enforcement is often, eliminate the negative and reinforce the positive.