Working in large classes is difficult to teachers because it demands more patience; however the University of Oregon shares different techniques to be used in both small and large classes, it is necessary that we as teachers involve ourselves in this world of knowledge, so some of the techniques presented are: Think-pair-share, concept test, question of the day, book-ends, start with a question (even though) this last one is probably the most commonly used for English teachers; these are only a few examples but if you want to know more about them, please go to Just-in-Time Teaching.
CCS (classroom communicative system) is one of the techniques with which you can work with technology into your class. Technology makes students feel more comfortable than in a traditional class that is why we can find some webs that will help us in our daily classes.Also there are much more techniques to be employed such as Concept Test, a technique on which teacher has to work with questions and answers getting that the learner creates his/her own concept, to do that it is necessary to use pictures and some slides in blank in order to get the student´s attention and motivation, this technique is used in a power point slide show.
So, there are a lot of techniques to be used by teachers in class, only it is necessary to investigate more about them, to be creative and to do the things with love.
Maggie
Hi Maggie,
ResponderEliminarYour reflection of the week is very wonderful. I agree with you that working in large classes is very difficult as it demands more patience from the side of the teachers. Teachers should be very good in using technology. Using technology in the same pattern may also cause boredom to students. They always expect novelty in each classroom. To fulfill the demand, teachers must be very hardworking, creative and dedicated to teaching. I fully agree with you that technology makes students feel free and comfortable. If they feel free and comfortable they will learn more.
So it is true, 'Students Learn More with Fun.'
Yours
Harimaya
Thanks a lot for your valuable comments dear Harimaya, I really appreciate a lot your ideas and also I can imagine how good you are doing your job, I hope to exchange more ideas about technology in class.
ResponderEliminarKindly,
Maggie