We have just recently added the capability to weld aluminum in my shop. After some long days - several of my seniors were able to get really good on the process.
I had to cover the section for my intro classes and instead of me teaching, I had two of the seniors come into the freshman class and conduct the lesson from the safety issues all the way to making the weld.
It was a great way to get the students engaged. I set up the initial lesson and then let them run.
My thoughts before and after the lesson were that the students were very engaged.
My plan is to do more of this as the year progresses
This is a GREAT idea....bring in the upper level to inspire the newbies!!!! It is a huge win win situation in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI can honestly see where my top editors can inspire the new guys to really take this seriously..and the new students TRUST the older students...GREAT GREAT IDEA!!!!