Engaging Students Through a Panel Discussion
By Timothy O’Sullivan
EDI 550/551 Psychology of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
May 22, 2009
Last’s night’s class was again very active and stimulating. So far I’m getting a lot of this course. The group really works well with one another and the professor is a great facilitator. We mostly spoke about stereotypes and how we perceive the adolescent in today’s world. Our discussion with the panel led to current views and past views being expressed and the different ways we can deal with these stereotypes as educators.
The idea that Dr. Dengting had with the panel discussion was a great one. It encouraged everyone to speak and express their ideas and views. I don’t remember ever having a college class where I heard every single student speak. I feel very at home with this group and not afraid to speak what’s on my mind. We disagree and agree with one another very respectfully. It was also a good job on Dr. Dengting’s part by giving a sort of overview at the end of all the topics that we spoke about and good points that we made. She then gave her thoughts also which was helpful to hear. I enjoyed hearing about everyone’s experiences with different situations that helped make them who they are now.
I learned about the approach that I want to take when students are misbehaving when I begin teaching. I want to pay attention to the students and be patient with them, don’t criticize, judge, and ignore. I need to show interest in each student, prove to them I do care. This will prove to develop a more effective teacher student relationship.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
May 22, 2009
Last’s night’s class was again very active and stimulating. So far I’m getting a lot of this course. The group really works well with one another and the professor is a great facilitator. We mostly spoke about stereotypes and how we perceive the adolescent in today’s world. Our discussion with the panel led to current views and past views being expressed and the different ways we can deal with these stereotypes as educators.
The idea that Dr. Dengting had with the panel discussion was a great one. It encouraged everyone to speak and express their ideas and views. I don’t remember ever having a college class where I heard every single student speak. I feel very at home with this group and not afraid to speak what’s on my mind. We disagree and agree with one another very respectfully. It was also a good job on Dr. Dengting’s part by giving a sort of overview at the end of all the topics that we spoke about and good points that we made. She then gave her thoughts also which was helpful to hear. I enjoyed hearing about everyone’s experiences with different situations that helped make them who they are now.
I learned about the approach that I want to take when students are misbehaving when I begin teaching. I want to pay attention to the students and be patient with them, don’t criticize, judge, and ignore. I need to show interest in each student, prove to them I do care. This will prove to develop a more effective teacher student relationship.
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