We had a discussion in class using the 'Post-its ranking frame' technique as a starting point. We had to think about who had an impact on our learning and what did they do. Then we had to write words on a post-it and form a ranking frame within our group of most effective and least effective techniques.
Interestingly fear came out at the top and bottom of our ranking frame. The top 2 learning experiences involved fear of letting the teacher down , not knowing the answer and the consequences that would occur. This lead to excellent learning outcomes. So high expectations and demands from the teacher lead to academic success.
The worst learning experience also involved fear. The student was so scarred and intimidated by the teacher she wouldn't engage or ask questions so she failed.
The challenge for us as lecturers is to create a climate that demands excellence without scaring students and stopping their learning.
Some good tips were
- when asking if there are any questions if there is silence ask if there are any comments or what questions aren't they asking.
- Use hangman to encourage students to voice an answer
- Give the first letter of an answer to get students started.
- Ask the question and pause before naming someone to answer it. This forces everyone to actively think rather than just the person you name before asking the question.
- If someone can't answer then give them the option of phoning a friend
- Emailing students after a good class praising how well they went and reinforcing key points and good behaviours.
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