Arizona State is one of the largest schools in the country and while that is a positive in many aspects, learning can be a negative. Arizona State’s learning systems are bad. A good learning system should be a place where class participation is encouraged, teachers have relationships with their students, issues are debated and open to discussion and students can develop relationships with each other.
Another important factor in determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the student teacher relationship. The student teacher relationship is one of the most vital tools in learning. Developing relationships with the teacher is a must for learning and is equally important for the student and the teacher. Everyone learns differently, and it is the teachers responsibility to connect with his or her student. One on one mentoring is helpful in getting to know the student and learning how he can learn (Jacobson, page 55). If the teacher has a good relationship with the student, the student will want to send better work, wanting the praise of his teacher. There are many things that the teacher can gain from knowing a student. If the student enjoys sports, the teacher can relate a type of writing or situation in a story to a sports analogy (Jacobson, page 55). If the teacher is seen as a friend, the student will be comfortable in talking to the teacher if he or she has a problem with the class. If the student has had a poor academic experience, he is less likely to participate (Jacobson, page 52). It is the teachers responsibility to make the student feel comfortable. Teachers have many chances to make the student feel important, and the teacher can reach out to a student if he or she is absent (Jacobson, page 64). Students hate when teachers do not answer their questions (Jacobson, page 59). The student is less likely to voice his concerns if he does not know the teacher and thinks of himself as a name and not a face. Students want to see that the teacher is not “Just there for the paycheck” and want to see that teachers want the students to succeed (Jacobson, page 65). Things that are as easy as learning the names of his or her students is important (Jacobson, page 55). If the student does not have a relationship with the teacher, the student is less likely to hand in work that he or she is proud of.
The third criteria for determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the ability to debate issues. Debating issues is an important tool in learning. When issues are understood, it strips the student of asking why or questioning it. All issues should be debated because in life, there are always two sides to every story. There is almost never one solution and even things in history can be debated (Carleton, page 703). Classes should talk about whether Christopher Columbus day should be celebrated or if the atomic bombs were ethical. College is a place in which values that have been ingrained into ones mind are questioned and changed. A common cliche about college is that if one enters as a Republican, he or she will be a Democrat by the time they graduate or vise versa. College classes should have discussions because learning about the other sides of issues can help in becoming a more rounded individual. Classes that debate issues make students prepare for class more than classes that do not. Students must prepare their evidence and discuss issues outside of the classroom.
The final criteria in determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the ability for students to build friendships. Learning is very individual, but group work should be incorporated. The social aspect is important in class environments. School is not all about work and developing friendships is almost as important as grades. Everyone learns differently, and many students learn better in a group rather than by themselves (Brooke). Students who have positive feelings towards group work are more efficient in their work. Students become more tolerant when there is group work (Brooke). Students can work together to learn and can help quiz each other. In college, many students enter school knowing no one and have a tough time making friends. Students are more likely to do better in school if they have friends and a support system. If two students speak the same language, they can work together to understand things in their native tongue (Jacobson, page 60). Learning environments should encourage student relationships because it encourages discussion and debates. (Myers). Friends will argue about issues outside of class and can work together on projects. Learning how to deal with people that you like and dislike is very important in life. In the real world, people are forced to work with people that they dislike but must do so anyway. It is important for students to learn how to cope with people that they dislike so they can deal with it in the future.
Arizona State offers four types of learning. Large classes, otherwise known as lecture halls, small classes, online classes and hybrid classes which consist of part online, part in person. Arizona States learning systems are bad because the students do not know their teachers as well as they should, issues are not debated as much as they should, and it is too difficult to develop relationships in class. The learning systems fail in every category except for participation. The learning environment at a college is the most important aspect in succeeding at the higher educational level. Arizona States poor learning environment limits the students from learning to the best of their abilities. While college has many things to offer, learning should be at the top of the list. There are many distractions at college and a bad learning environment will make students care less about school and more about parties and events.
It is important for a learning environment to have class participation. Class participation is important because it is vital for students to take part in the lesson. It is important for students to give evidence to their claims and thoughts (Jones, page 62). Many students are able to grasp the lesson and are able to write about the topic but struggle when discussing it. It is important for students to express their answers in speech rather than writing. In the real world, ones ability to speak and discuss issues becomes very important (Carleton, page 703). When students do not participate in classes, things as simple as attending seem less important. When participation is demanded, attending class is essential. A student who does not participate in the lesson will not listen to the teacher because he is not held responsible. When class participation is demanded, students must be ready to answer questions at any moment (Jones, page 59).
Another important factor in determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the student teacher relationship. The student teacher relationship is one of the most vital tools in learning. Developing relationships with the teacher is a must for learning and is equally important for the student and the teacher. Everyone learns differently, and it is the teachers responsibility to connect with his or her student. One on one mentoring is helpful in getting to know the student and learning how he can learn (Jacobson, page 55). If the teacher has a good relationship with the student, the student will want to send better work, wanting the praise of his teacher. There are many things that the teacher can gain from knowing a student. If the student enjoys sports, the teacher can relate a type of writing or situation in a story to a sports analogy (Jacobson, page 55). If the teacher is seen as a friend, the student will be comfortable in talking to the teacher if he or she has a problem with the class. If the student has had a poor academic experience, he is less likely to participate (Jacobson, page 52). It is the teachers responsibility to make the student feel comfortable. Teachers have many chances to make the student feel important, and the teacher can reach out to a student if he or she is absent (Jacobson, page 64). Students hate when teachers do not answer their questions (Jacobson, page 59). The student is less likely to voice his concerns if he does not know the teacher and thinks of himself as a name and not a face. Students want to see that the teacher is not “Just there for the paycheck” and want to see that teachers want the students to succeed (Jacobson, page 65). Things that are as easy as learning the names of his or her students is important (Jacobson, page 55). If the student does not have a relationship with the teacher, the student is less likely to hand in work that he or she is proud of.
The third criteria for determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the ability to debate issues. Debating issues is an important tool in learning. When issues are understood, it strips the student of asking why or questioning it. All issues should be debated because in life, there are always two sides to every story. There is almost never one solution and even things in history can be debated (Carleton, page 703). Classes should talk about whether Christopher Columbus day should be celebrated or if the atomic bombs were ethical. College is a place in which values that have been ingrained into ones mind are questioned and changed. A common cliche about college is that if one enters as a Republican, he or she will be a Democrat by the time they graduate or vise versa. College classes should have discussions because learning about the other sides of issues can help in becoming a more rounded individual. Classes that debate issues make students prepare for class more than classes that do not. Students must prepare their evidence and discuss issues outside of the classroom.
The final criteria in determining if a learning environment is good or bad is the ability for students to build friendships. Learning is very individual, but group work should be incorporated. The social aspect is important in class environments. School is not all about work and developing friendships is almost as important as grades. Everyone learns differently, and many students learn better in a group rather than by themselves (Brooke). Students who have positive feelings towards group work are more efficient in their work. Students become more tolerant when there is group work (Brooke). Students can work together to learn and can help quiz each other. In college, many students enter school knowing no one and have a tough time making friends. Students are more likely to do better in school if they have friends and a support system. If two students speak the same language, they can work together to understand things in their native tongue (Jacobson, page 60). Learning environments should encourage student relationships because it encourages discussion and debates. (Myers). Friends will argue about issues outside of class and can work together on projects. Learning how to deal with people that you like and dislike is very important in life. In the real world, people are forced to work with people that they dislike but must do so anyway. It is important for students to learn how to cope with people that they dislike so they can deal with it in the future.
Arizona State offers four types of learning. Large classes, otherwise known as lecture halls, small classes, online classes and hybrid classes which consist of part online, part in person. Arizona States learning systems are bad because the students do not know their teachers as well as they should, issues are not debated as much as they should, and it is too difficult to develop relationships in class. The learning systems fail in every category except for participation. The learning environment at a college is the most important aspect in succeeding at the higher educational level. Arizona States poor learning environment limits the students from learning to the best of their abilities. While college has many things to offer, learning should be at the top of the list. There are many distractions at college and a bad learning environment will make students care less about school and more about parties and events.
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