How has the start of this semester compared with the start of the previous semester? What did you do similarly? Why? What have you done differently? Why? This semester
and last semester have been pretty much the same.Really the only thing different is that I have 2 engine classes and 1 engine performance class this semester verses Electrical and suspension classes last semester.What I have done the same this semester is to continue group work using the bonus system and I am still going to have my students read there assignments out loud to insure that everyone is reading.I will also have the students make power point presentations to present to the class. All of these things worked well last semester.The thing that I have done differently is to push SKILLS USA to my students more, and it seems to be working. I've got three students who have said that they are joining,which is good.These are the first three students to join skills since I have been teaching.
I think its great that your students work well in groups, are reading out loud and doing PP presentations! WOW! That's awesome. I have observed that when I let my students "teach" a section (jig saw)they love it and do a very good job. Good luck with skills USA.
ReplyDeleteI think the students enjoy doing powerpoint presentations. I think they learn so much from presenting. I think I will do the same in allowing the students to create more powerpoint presentations.
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ReplyDeleteI hope Skills goes well for you and the students. It can open a lot of doors for all of you. You are coming along very nicely with your program and with your positive attitude along with your knowledge and skills I predict you will continue to have success in your new profession. Dr. J