Blog Prompt #2 Learning Designs- Comments

Hi Xinh,

I really enjoyed how you placed a video in your blog post. The video clearly explained what direct instruction is, how it is used, and its history. This was useful since if I were to use this teaching method, I would have clear instructions on how to facilitate it. Moreover, I appreciate how you connected the learning design to a personal example. I have also completed a few co-ops and as the term is quite short, I commend you for learning a topic and being able to teach it in the span of 4 months!

Hi Guoqin,

I appreciated how you implemented a few quotes at the beginning of your blog, I found this made reading about the learning design really clear. Moreover, the way you broke down the key reasons why your group is applying open pedagogy in your interactive resource made your argument convincing. After reading your blog, it made me consider using this learning design in my group’s project as well.

Hi Joshua,

I agree with your argument that direct instruction should not be the only learning design model to be used. Although I am not a teacher like you, I am a student who has been taught using solely this method. For example, in my philosophy 100 class, the teacher would solely lecture with slides for hours on end, and I would find myself drifting off in class. I definitely agree with you that brain breaks are needed to increase information intake and student engagement.

Hi Ariehl,

I quite enjoyed the image you provided in your blog post, as I think it really sums up stress management. The brain is the main culprit when it comes to stress, making you overthink and worry. I believe that if we followed our heart’s true desires, it could be a tool to help relieve stress.