Getting Student Positive Feedback
Each and every student joining a course brings a different sort of intelligence and do require a range of support. The trainer need to understand that his knowledge is not beneficial if it is not transferred in a most explainable manner.
Once learning needs are identified, Following points can help trainer in managing a classroom environment properly.
Few tips are given below
- The student participation comes from, at least, three different aspiration for example Personal, Social or Industrial influence.The introduction of class and asking why they have chosen the course give you a distinct idea. The trainer must note down why they have started the course. The seriousness and effort of individual during lectures can justify his initial comments.
- Industrial examples in line of their career inspiration must be given. A practical visit to relevant work place will certainly create an edge.
- Individualist approach help in removing student issue at micro level. Try to understand student issues. Modify approach as per class requirements.
- Dynamic management of class lead to amazing performance.The early hours of lesson gets the most added attention of student as compared to later part. Try to finish lecture in first part and start explaining assessment in second half.
- Do not just take feedback at the end of course.Always take a causal feedback on daily basis. It will help trainer to identify a issue before it shape itself to a problem.
- The industrial currency possessed by trainer help him/her to identify practical needs of students. Do design practical questions which requires application of practical idea.
- The lectures must be printed and handover to class. The class should take notes while you are explaining the topic.The speed of lecture must be medium with support by hand gestures.
- A discriminatory approach will be picked up by student immediately. They get their revenge straight into feedback form.
- Support student in their work, listen to their issues even if it is unrelated. Sometime a informal discussion during break help in identifying the cause of disarray.
- Don’t kill innovative answers by saying IT DOES NOT MATCH MARKING KEY. Often most of the brilliance is wasted by this approach. See what approach is taken. Best to make an effort to know the level of assumptions undertaken here.
In summary, developed a collection of experience related points. RETHINK and REDEVELOP different approach based on experience.