Hi All,
Was just wondering which style of teaching you would prefer? I am all for integrating ICTs into the classroom and using it throughout all KLAs, not just to teach Information and Communication Technologies. However, I personally like a little "chalk and talk". I like to listen and write things down. It is how I feel I best learn, odd as it may seem, considering I went to school for the most part of the 21st Century.
I would love to hear how much ICT you think there should be in our classrooms and when you feel using them would be most appropriate.
Chloe :)
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Hi Chloe,
ReplyDeleteGreat question. I also don't mind some chalk and talk but it depends on how it is presented that is the key for me. I really liked Scot's presentation at the residential school as he used a variety of ways of presenting the material, with audio, (The Redgum song) the competition with prizes, for guessing the song and be encouraging audience feedback, rather than just having us answer questions. We also watched the You Tube video of the Yolgnu dancers and I found his style of preseting the course information kept me motivated and interested to know what was coming next. I think this is the key, I don't like being talked 'at' as I will fall asleep, even if I am interested. I think having a variety of ways of presenting students with information is a definite advantage in keeping them interesed.
Regards
Carolyne
Primary
Hi Chloe, I agree with Carolyne in that we are teching to many different learning styles so if we "mix it up" and deliver our lessons with varied techniques, then we are on the right track to engaging most of our learners most of the time. The same activity can include different ways of delivery, as Carolyn describes above with Scot's style of delivery at the Res School. Having experienced most of my formal education in the "chalk and talk" fashion, I must admit that I have been much more engaged with the pedagogical style that I am receiving during this course. Mind you, nothing wrong with a little chalk and talk when it is necessary.
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Kyie
Secondary
Thank you both for your postings. I also think it is important to apply many different teaching/learning strategies.
ReplyDeleteHi Chloe, I agree with the above comments in that diversity in teaching styles creates interest and active participation inthe topic being taught. As we all experienced at Res school each lecturer presented thier topic in different ways.Creating various degrees of discussion during and after. I particularly enjoyed the use of ICTs and humour. The large group was able to be involved without actually actively participating. Chalk and talk will always have its place as will the techniques we are learning today as I am sure tomorrow will introduce new and exciting techniques.
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