In all my years of education, I have come to realize that the effectiveness of a class comes down to the interest and enthusiasm of the class environment.
- If the students around me show signs of boredom or sleepiness, I'm inclined to emanate those feelings as well. However, the same goes for if I observe a student who is trying his or her best to hang onto every word. I will in turn feel horribly guilty and immediately try to imitate.
- If a connection between student and teacher does NOT exist, it is nearly impossible to effectively teach. Interest in the material at hand is important, but so is how it is conveyed. Lively yet assertive mannerisms tend to help not only keep interest, but enforce the obligation to pay attention.
- The teacher can only do so much to nudge you towards being interested in the class material. This is no longer high school where everything is spoon-fed to you. In order to get the best experience (and best worth for your or your parent's money) it is in your best interest to find the best way to retain information.
- On speaking out in class: Students I think shouldn't feel pressured or obligated to say something for the sake of participation. Otherwise it's just empty air with no real purpose at all. As the semester goes on, students will gain comfortability speaking in front of their peers. Working in smaller groups, then progressing to sharing with the rest of the class helps students to feel more confident in what is being said; that it can be understood and agreed upon by other students as well.
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