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Best class ever for me is when students are engaging and asking questions. I know students are understanding when they are able to answer the questions I’m asking. You know they get into it when they are sparked by asking questions, then they start realizing the concept and how it can be applied and then they explore applications even including some thought provoking idea or even considering odd applications. You can see that everyone is into the discussion and are very attentive until the end of class.
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One of my most effective teaching strategies is the use of analogies. For instance, when students struggle to understand the concept of a thesis, I employ the analogy of an arm and its five fingers. I explain that the arm represents the central claim, while the fingers symbolize the supporting reasons. When I pose the question, “What happens if I introduce a completely different claim in the same essay?” students often respond with laughter. This moment frequently leads to a breakthrough, as they begin to realize that multiple, unrelated claims can make an essay appear disorganized.
I apply a similar approach when teaching Quantitative Literacy. I begin by asking students what part of a house is constructed first. They typically respond with “the foundation,” followed by “the walls.” I then draw a parallel by explaining that, in the same way, the values on the x-axis must be entered first when creating a graph. This analogy helps them understand the importance of structure and sequence in data representation.
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