To teach students, various educational methods have beed used in classes. Some classes tend to focus on the delivery of knowledge by teacher's lecture, whereas the others induce the participation of students by using the ways such as presentation and discussion. Although the former has some advantages, I prefer the latter to the former because of some reasons. In the following paragraphs, I can mention why I have a preference about the latter.
First, it is important that students not only learn many knowledges but also achieve the communication skills. In classes where the students do some of the talking, they can have many opportunities to express their thinkings and to listen to others' opinions. Through activities such as the presentation, discussion and debate, it is possible for students to recognize how to express their opinions efficiently, how to persuade others and how to accept others' thinkings. When I was in the middle school, I experienced the debate program in sociology class. It was so useful and helpful that I could learn the way I express my thinking properly and recognize the important of communication skills among persons. Thus, the class having the participation of students is more effective in that students can learn more than academic knowledges.
Second, the teachers can know how well their students understand the lesson and if they are interested in t he class. The most important thing is not just what teacher convey the knowledge and inofrmation but what they understand their students and lead right direction. Inducing students ask questions, it is possible for the teachers to recognize if students catch the lessen up. Also, teachers can offer class atmosphere which students encourage to study hard, praising their performances. It is also effective that students have good relationship with teachers, furthermore students can feel free in terms of asking questions about class as well as advices about their concerns.
In conclusion, when it comes to the acquirement of coomunication skills and understanding of students, the class with an opportunity to do some of the talking is better than it led by the lecture of teachers. To students, the more important thing is not to obtain only knowledge and information but to gain various skills and the care of teachers. |