Personally, I don't think it is my job to keep student interest. I feel
that it is my job not to punish people for offering interest! Rod describes
a very pragmatic philosophy:
>"My perspective is that some instructional formats are more conducive to
particular classes."
As long as students are mastering the material, this is probably an
effective strategy and you state appropriate rational.
My Rant:
Relying on research for teaching techniques is very instructive, with one
caveat: your own style. The implementation of teaching techniques is, by
necessity, an interaction between teaching style and method. Yet, too few
studies in teaching methods recognize the instructor as a variable. I would
encourage you to evaluate student learning as a function of your personal
implementation of particular methods.
Luckily, I have to interrupt this rant to teach a research seminar.
Take Care,
David
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David B. Daniel, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology Associate Research Scientist
University of Maine at Farmington New England Research Institutes
234 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938
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