I liked how this class was started with a scripture, specifically D&C42:14. Brother Wright explained how it's the spirit of teaching that is required to truly be an effective teacher.
It was interesting how we have to define what our major is and how we came up with many different definitions. I liked the idea that today's teaching is different than that of olden times. Today's teaching is much more like mentoring. The teacher is not the source of all light and knowledge, yet he/she is merely a student except with more experience that than the rest.
During class I started to take side notes about teaching techniques that Bro. Wright utilized throughout the class. We watched parts of School of Rock from which we did the same thing (pick out the good techniques). Some of these were: using the names of the new kids, using the names of those not actively participating, fun activities, passionate about the subject being taught, specific praise, asking open ended questions, building upon the students' input, visual aids, one-on-one time, and much more.
Overall, it was a very good introductory class. I also like how all the assignments are already laid out in the syllabus. This makes it easier to know exactly what's expected.
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