Speaking of helping classmates, I encourage students to help each other and learn from each other. I tell them this in the first class of the year. One thing I've learned is that you have to demonstrate to students "how to help". I explain that you shouldn't do the work for the student having problems. You should talk them through it and let them do the work themselves. That way you can make sure they understand. Sometimes I have to remind myself to "practice what I preach".
I just watched a video on the benefits of Active Learning and it got me thinking... The reason kids like computer class, art, PE, kindergarten, etc. is because they are engaged in active learning in these classes. As a new teacher, I learned very quickly to keep the lecture portion of class short. At first I tried to include every detail of information I could think of when introducing the days lesson, but quickly realized kids were tuning out or getting disruptive. What I learned is, kids are more receptive to learning when they are fully engaged in an activity and the information provided is timely to their needs. When I'm helping them with something - they see everything! They see every menu item and mouse click that I make and listen intently as I talk myself through fixing issues. I am acutely aware of this when I over hear them helping a classmate who is having the same problem.
Speaking of helping classmates, I encourage students to help each other and learn from each other. I tell them this in the first class of the year. One thing I've learned is that you have to demonstrate to students "how to help". I explain that you shouldn't do the work for the student having problems. You should talk them through it and let them do the work themselves. That way you can make sure they understand. Sometimes I have to remind myself to "practice what I preach".
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