Saturday, September 11, 2010
Truly Quotable!
"I enjoy teaching the most when I see my students enjoy learning in my class. I believe that learning becomes more meaningful if students enjoy the process of learning. Of course, results of learning, such as exam marks and quiz scores, are important, but learning only for test scores will not produce any joy in learning. When I teach, I often wonder how I can get my students to enjoy the learning process itself and not to study only for exams. As a teacher, I would like my students to find enjoyment, satisfaction, a sense of achievement, or any positive feelings when they learn. I believe that cooperative learning is one way to achieve this goal. Cooperative learning is one of the excellent student-centered approaches, which is based on a social constructivist view, and this teaching method becomes more effective when certain conditions are met and structures are well implemented." (Chie Katsuda, 2010)
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6 comments:
This is an example not only of fine writing, but of excellent scholarship and heartfelt, genuine sentiment. There is a clear sense of dedication and belief in helping students learn that comes through in these lines. I am inspired by this example. Dr. Andy
Dr. Andy
Thank you so much for giving me nice feedback on my application paper. I really appreciate it.
It really motivated me, and I will continue to do my best:)
Chie
Wow, that really is amazing. Really, really nice. Chie, you have a wonderful writing style! This is not the first time I enjoy reading what you have written. I am now using your reflections to prepare for the exams - hope you don't mind :) (I use mine as well :)).
I like the way you write and you show us how much you are really into teaching. It's clear and simple but truly what we needed!
I will add some of your words to my favorite inspirational quotes! :)
Linn
Chie you really have a heart in teaching! Keep up the good work! I totally agree that 'cooperative learning approach is absolutely the best, in the sense that, students work in teams to master learning goals, they are made up of high-,average-, and low-achieving students, they are also gender mix in some cases, and most of all, reward systems are oriented to the group, as well as the individual :)
God bless..Evangeline
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