When you plan your day in the classroom, do you ever think of what it’s going to be like for the student? A recent podcast from Teaching in Higher Education raised that exact issue:
http://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/a-students-perspective/
It’s a little different from our students, as it’s about a US college student’s view, but it is a good reminder that the student needs to be considered in planning and carrying out a the day.
Some small tips are there:
-no one likes an instructor who reads PowerPoint slides to the class for an hour
-students like to be involved
-students like to here from their classmates
Food for thought. I encourage you to click on the link and give a listen.
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