Promoting student engagement with structured discussions in a friendly learning environment

Author: Meisam.nazari

Created: 2023-12-06 06:52pm

Edited: 2023-12-06 07:37pm

Keywords: Student motivation, student-centered teaching, interactive learning, teacher-student relationship

Description:

My learning design focuses on enhancing student engagement in a friendly learning environment. The goal is to create an interactive and dynamic learning environment that caters to diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking and self-confidence. The teaching approach includes short lectures, question-and-answer cycles, structured group discussions, and a collaborative atmosphere that values student opinions. Practical elements like providing in-class refreshments (e.g., coffee and chocolate) and ongoing email and social media support aim to boost interest and engagement.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Students can understand soil physical properties and processes in terrestrial ecosystems.
Students can discuss the role of soil physical properties in delivering ecosystem services
Students can use the suitable methodology to quantify important soil physical properties and functions
Students are motivated for scientific learning and development

Resources		Tasks		Supports
Out-of-class
Book chapters, articles, scientific topical videos	→	Self-learning of the given resources ↓	←	Teacher-feedback; Peer-feedback
Social media and email discussions		Asking questions; Discussion of scientific and educational issues ↓	←	Teacher-feedback; Peer-feedback

In-class
Lectures; Question-and-answer cycles		Attending the lectures; Actively participating in the question-and-answer cycles ↓	←	Teacher's support by answering students' questions; Also peer's support
Group discussions		Actively participating in the discussions ↓	←	Teacher-feedback; Peer-feedback
Student presentations		Attending the presentations; Actively participating in the follow-up discussions	←	Teacher-feedback; Peer-feedback