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From ‘Just Okay’ to ‘Outstanding’: Enhancing the Learning Experience of Your Students
- Posted by: Biju Ramakrishna Pillai
- Category: Articles
The Gap Between Teaching and Learning
I just finished a class with Andrea and am feeling great about it. I meticulously prepared and spent extra time explaining concepts to ensure Andrea understood everything. When you ask me how the class went, I enthusiastically say, “It was excellent!” I truly believe it was a job well done. But then, you run into Andrea and ask her opinion. She shrugs and says, “It was just okay.”
This stark contrast between my perception and Andrea’s experience highlights a common issue in education. What I thought was an excellent teaching session felt merely adequate to Andrea. This disconnect is not uncommon, whether in child or adult learning. So, where is the gap?
The Disconnect in Teaching Approaches
Often, the problem lies in how we engage with students. Many tutors, despite their expertise, focus on “telling” rather than “asking.” They deliver information through extensive lectures, which can leave students as passive listeners. This method misses the opportunity to actively engage students, leading to a gap between what educators think is effective and how students actually experience the learning.
The Importance of Active Engagement
Effective teaching should be more than just delivering information. It requires creating an interactive environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and connect new knowledge with what they already know. When educators fail to make these connections, learning becomes less effective, and students may not fully grasp or retain the material.
Tutorwaves’ Approach to Effective Learning
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