Years ago I was a drama student who had great aspirations of' 'treading the boards' and with the hope of fame and fortune to follow! This didn’t happen but the experience was invaluable.
This learning was highly memorable,'due to a number of key factors. Firstly, my intrinsic motivation was high, which was equally matched by my fellow students. This combined with the wide range of personalities from various walks of life created a stimulating and vital learning environment. The desire to learn and to apply new skills and knowledge was always evident and supported by the group. The key teacher was also highly skilled and respected. He had the ability to clearly articulate key ideas, create excellent learning tasks, provide a risk free environment,seize teachable moments, and finally make each student feel valued for the performance or task they presented.
I didn’t make it to the big screen but the experience enriched my life.
Hi Graeme,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you; when a teacher is clearly articulate key ideas it make it so easy to students to understand it and never forget it.
Ahmed
I am in agreement with you that a diverse group makes learning interesting as a fellow student. I think teachers also enjoy teaching to groups which contain a variety of students (both in terms of ability and their backgrounds).
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