This article described teaching methods that really allowed room for student involvement and discussion on issues relating the material that they were covering. Rather than a teacher simply lecturing and requiring the students to retain the information, the teacher actively engaged them in the learning process by challenging them to tell what they already knew and build upon the ideas of others. I think this style of learning can be greatly influential in my learning of the material in SED 337. Once I see others thoughts and opinions, I can form or change my own based on the new ideas and concepts that I see. This is a really smart way to help students teach each other. What I may be too shy to ask aloud in class may be an idea or question that someone else had. This way I can subtly see what the answer was or help form my own answer, all the while learning in a style and comfort zone that is best for me. Awesome article!
How do you believe it could impact the learning of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
This style of learning would greatly impact the learning of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students. They are visual learners anyway and this style of teaching allows students to write or draw out their ideas and then other students can walk around the room and, in a sense, collaborate with their peers to come up with a final answer or thought. Not only does this build interpersonal relationships, but it inspires a healthy attitude toward research and seeing other students perspectives.
Emily Bruner
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