Rachel,
Somewhere I just read that the way students learn today is different from the past in the aspect of the socialization that goes on while they are learning. There seems to be a need for students to socialize while learning. I am trying to figure out how to convince myself of this with my own students. That is I want test this out and be sure that I believe it. However, it does seem to be intuitively correct to me.
Rose Ann
I will cite that when I find it again for you.
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I agree. I think it goes into Gardener's multiple intelligence theory. Interpersonal learners tend to learn through socialization with others.
I agree. I think it goes into Gardener's multiple intelligence theory. Interpersonal learners tend to learn through socialization with others.
I have also been challenged by the need of students to socialize during instruction. In spite of workshops and well-documented research, student socialization involves many uncontrolled variables such as age, maturity, interest, motivation, etc. It seems as though the more students socialize, the less students actually learn. The 'old school' practice of note-taking seems to work best for most students. Socialization during instruction is sometimes viewed as a time to play and talk about other unrelated issues. Because of student apathy, calling on the playful students usually produces 'I don't know' or a completely illogical response because of the unfocused discussion. I welcome any ideas or solutions to this problem!
The key would seem to be on task socialization versus just socialization. If students are learning then sharing ideas and constructs would be useful. But if they are talking about who is going to prom with whom, I can't imagine that it is useful.
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