post it notes blog

I enjoyed the exercise that we did in reading with the post it notes and the discussions that we had as a class. I have always been a strong believer in teaching students the material and breaking it down about how it relays to what is going on today and why it is important. The worst and most boring classes that I have had are the ones where the teachers just read off of slides and give exams over what is on the slides. I do not believe that learning is taking place in those types of classes. Memorization is the only thing that is taking place. Sure, some of that is useful, however I believe that is not a rewarding and worth while experience. Students need to know why the information is important, and why it is being covered. Students need to be able to break it down in terms that make sense for them. And apply it to how it is important. I believe that is good teaching and even better learning.