Creating a safe and fun learning environment
By Angela Rogan
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
January 28, 2010
I really enjoyed the energetic buzz that seemed to fill the air in today’s class and the reaction that occurred when you asked the class if we were ready for our first test. I also appreciate the attention to detail that is in our syllabus and the time that was devoted to discussing and reviewing it. This journal will discuss my thoughts of the lasting results of the Name Game and the importance of being thorough and detail oriented.
When you asked the class if we were ready for our first test the nervous energy peaked and it was reassuring to know that I was not the only one feeling that way. When we learned that we would only be testing ourselves and our memory as a result of the first class’ Name Game activity it was a relief. It was so much fun to see how many names we could remember as a unit and it also felt great to be successful. I was surprised at the success of the class in recalling the other student’s names. I had not thought abut the activity or trying to continue the memorization since my last journal entry but was still able to remember most of my classmate’s names. It is obvious to me that utilizing mnemonic devices is a great learning tool. It also makes learning fun and it is has been proven that when learners are in a positive and enjoyable learning environment they are more likely to succeed. The Name Game is a great example of this fact. I think a prime example of this success is that even though I did not choose a creative word to go with my name most of my peers were still able to remember my name as well as the example I gave.
I think one thing that makes a great teacher is to create a safe environment for learning. The time that was allotted for the class to review the syllabus and freely ask questions and raise concerns is crucial to positive learning. This ability encompasses many other key factors of what embodies being a great teacher. Not only does it answer question that a student may be afraid to ask but also let students know that you are approachable, which is very important.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
January 28, 2010
I really enjoyed the energetic buzz that seemed to fill the air in today’s class and the reaction that occurred when you asked the class if we were ready for our first test. I also appreciate the attention to detail that is in our syllabus and the time that was devoted to discussing and reviewing it. This journal will discuss my thoughts of the lasting results of the Name Game and the importance of being thorough and detail oriented.
When you asked the class if we were ready for our first test the nervous energy peaked and it was reassuring to know that I was not the only one feeling that way. When we learned that we would only be testing ourselves and our memory as a result of the first class’ Name Game activity it was a relief. It was so much fun to see how many names we could remember as a unit and it also felt great to be successful. I was surprised at the success of the class in recalling the other student’s names. I had not thought abut the activity or trying to continue the memorization since my last journal entry but was still able to remember most of my classmate’s names. It is obvious to me that utilizing mnemonic devices is a great learning tool. It also makes learning fun and it is has been proven that when learners are in a positive and enjoyable learning environment they are more likely to succeed. The Name Game is a great example of this fact. I think a prime example of this success is that even though I did not choose a creative word to go with my name most of my peers were still able to remember my name as well as the example I gave.
I think one thing that makes a great teacher is to create a safe environment for learning. The time that was allotted for the class to review the syllabus and freely ask questions and raise concerns is crucial to positive learning. This ability encompasses many other key factors of what embodies being a great teacher. Not only does it answer question that a student may be afraid to ask but also let students know that you are approachable, which is very important.
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