EDUCARNIVAL 2014- Presentation on Bridging the gaps by Professor Harish Chaudhry

From Instructor-led-teaching to

student-centric-learning

Tell me I forgetteach me and I may

rememberinvolve me and I learn

- Benjamin Franklin

Bridging

the

GAPS

What teachers do:

• We read, make notes, PPTs

• We design the course (lecture material, exercises,

assignments…)

• We lecture and assess learning

• We teach science, maths……

• We evaluate assignments, tests, exams (and feel

upset)

What students do:

• Relax/play/procrastinate through the

semester

• Cram overnight for the exams

• Clear ROM immediately after exams

• Believe that is how LIFE works

Why students do not like classes:• Some are gapped out• Some have read the text !• It is too monotonous• It is compulsory !• Switch – over is too rapid• It is too theoretical • It is not meant for me• It is passive• It is too slow or fast • The teacher is unprepared

Why teachers do not likes classes:

• The students come unprepared

• They are not serious

• Their body language is unenthusiastic

• They suffer from ADS

• They are not attentive

• They do not show respect

• They do not UNDERSTAND

Outcome:

• You do your job, I will do mine

• I don’t care, neither do you

• It is not my responsibility

• Let us get over it…… somehow

• Complete the syllabus

Let us make learning enjoyable:

• Understand the benefits

• Understand each other

• Involve the students

• Understand their level of knowledge, limitations and plan

accordingly

• Search/Identify appropriate materials

• Plan your session

• Teach students (not english, science, maths)

Involving the students:

• Become a co-learner

• Give them space to speak-up

• Listen intently

• Respect disagreements

• Question the obvious

• Believe in them

• Make pre-reading a must

Make the classes interesting:

• Tie theory to practice

• Take examples from the students’ context

• Allow laughter

• Use humor judiciously

• Be firm and respectful

• Be patient

• Treat every student as your biological child

Use assessments effectively:

• Assess regularly

• Give group assignments

• Do not tie all assessments to grades

• Take feedback on content, learning, self

• Share feedback on self

• Share your vulnerability

Interact outside the classroom:

• Slot time for student queries

• Visit student Canteen/hostel/homes

• Invite students home

• Ask for student-interaction budget

• Work with them on assignments

• Make learning FUN

The REST is EASY

Harish Chaudhry

0-9911555875

hciitd@gmail.com