I thought your word choice was interesting. Do you believe that “relateable” attempts to dismantle a hierarchy structure and do you think students see past the power difference?
Author: CorlH
Comment on Authentic Teaching by CorlH
Stephen,
Thanks for your comments. It is nice to know that I am not the only one who feels this way.
Comment on Fear of Failure by CorlH
You bring up a good point about failure. Students are wired to believe that failing is a bad thing. It stems from a young age with the concept of awarding participation trophies. An emphasis needs to be placed on learning from mistakes and the development/growth that occurs from failing.
Comment on Issues with Grading by CorlH
Stephen,
I enjoyed your blog post for this week. I was definitely one of those students that would memorize, regurgitate, and then move on. I was so stressed with trying to pass my classes and Virginia SOL’s that I just need to continuously say, “okay, on to the next thing”. Since entering graduate school I have been methodical in how I learn, but that is also a product of maturity and that my professors have given me the opportunity to learn well beyond just mastering material through an exam. I concur with Jyotsana, grading is a systemic issue.
Comment on Do they care about all this time I spend giving feedback? by CorlH
I really enjoyed reading your blog post. My roommate is a GTA and she experiences the same thing every time she grades. If she offers her students that chance to resubmit work after taking her feedback into account, most of her class will just change a few sentences and hope that they will see a dramatic increase in their grade. Unfortunately, it seems like until the culture of the grading system changes most undergraduate students just care about the final grade.
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Comment on Mindful Learning by CorlH
Thank you for sharing the link. I do think that meditation or some form of exercise would help students. Yoga also helps students de-stress. I had a undergraduate course that incorporated these breaks to assist with learning after learning new concepts.
Comment on HPR 2154: Introduction to Harry Potter by CorlH
I really enjoyed the approach that you took with this week’s reading. I do think that learning can be enjoyable, but it is dependent on how students are engaged.
Comment on Mindful Learning: Myths of Learning by CorlH
I agree with all of your comments. I constantly have felt like there was something wrong with me for forgetting. I don’t know how students can be expected to retain so much information, yet be expected to pass everything with flying colors. I don’t think standardized learning also takes into account the personal issues students may be facing in their personal lives. I wish I had, had more instructors that were invested in my learning in secondary education
Comment on Shhh…! Students Are Sleeping! by CorlH
I enjoyed reading your blog post. I think you have accurately depicted what happens in a classroom. I think finding a balance that both engages students and promotes learning can be difficult. I think we are moving in a direction, in the United States, that requires more peer-to-peer engagement.
Comment on Using “I” and the vulnerability of opening up by CorlH
I appreciate your comments. I dislike blogging with a passion, but I hope you’ll continue to engage in the classroom because your perspectives are valuable and educational. Sometimes class discussions can shift to a one-dimensional point of view so it is important to create a place that is open minded.
