how does the classroom culture influence in teaching and learning?
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OK...I'm thinking that you are refering to class dynamics and this is what I am basing my answer on.  All classes have a dynamic.  For instance, one of my classes is very motivated.  The majority of the kids in the class care very much about their grades and come from very stable families that put a strong emphasis on education.  As a result, teaching them is a dream.  They are open to new ideas and easily adapt to change.  These kids are sponges and absorb everything.  Because the entire class dynamic is very motivated, they are learning more because they are all open to it and look down upon those that are not trying to learn as much as they can.  Also, I can be creative with them because they are always open for a challenge.\n\nIn another case, I have had a couple of classes that had very head-strong children in them.  The dynamics of these classes are awful.  Because of their strong personalities, I spent less time teaching and more time getting them to understand that I got the degree and they had not yet passed middle school.  As a result, these kids did not learn much from me and I admit that.\n\nSo the dynamics of a class directly influences how well one teaches and how much students learn.
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For me the answer is simple. More engaging material, better context and the fact that the profs treat us like adults versus like little kids. You can build a great relationship with your professor / instructor and transcend the student-teacher relationship.
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When used correctly, technology media are very effective as reinforcers for near-mastery material, introducing discussion topics, etc.\n\nMost people learn best when presented information repeatedly, in a variety of formats.
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Culture: culture has to do with pretty much anything & everything it seems. It is everything from the music you listen to, the food you eat, the holidays you celebrate, how you celebrate those holidays, why you celebrate them, how you dance, or even sing, your mannerisms, the way you approach a situation, how you dress, etc. A lot of this can also sometimes just be individual personality traits; however, our cultures do have a large impact on how we think and act.\n\nAs far as can they change, I would definitely say yes. Look at how so many modern day European countries ( as well as the U.S.) were influenced culturally by how the ancient Greeks lived. I also think that, for example, when someone from another country emmigrates to the U.S. they take their culture with them, but a lot of times end up blending it with American culture as well and it becomes its own.  To me anyways, Asian-American culture is a lot different, but also very similar, to that of just an Asian or American culture; and so on. I hope you know what I mean ;-)
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Group work, hands down.  Students learn more from each other than they learn from lecture.  Give assignments to groups (even just simple worksheets) and have them turn ONE in for the whole group.  Never let the groups grow beyond 5 or 6 members and assign the members randomly to their groups.  You'd be amazed how much they learn from each other and how much they enjoy and retain the material
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it disrupus the entire classroom\nit annoys the teacher\nthe student doesnt learn anything\nit wastes time
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Students worry more about getting a degree and not about working hard to achieve their goal. It is the money factor that plays a role. Not the knowledge factor. The education system is corrupt. Teacher do not wish to teach. Nor do they believe in putting in that extra effort to make classroom sessions lively. Students on the other hand do not like to work hard. They secure admission on the basis of donations. So, it is the laziness, corruption and lack of interest that is the bane of teaching.
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I think it helps.  Depends on what student see as the problem. Students don't like strict teachers at first, but hopefully see that that teacher cares about them.
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Student must have a good comfort level with teacher. Also a student must respect teacher and try to communicate his doubts and problems with an ease with his teacher.\n\nTeacher must be friendly, genuine, not partial,understand student's point of view and strict when it comes to discipline and most important must know properly what he/she is teaching the students.
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Without proper classroom management, the students will run the classroom and not the teacher.  The classroom will be unfocused and no learning will be able to take place.  A successful teacher knows that the majority of time spent in the classroom must be focused on instruction.  A good classroom manager does just this.
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There are many methods / strategies.  A teacher / teacher to be would be wise to learn many and be ready to implement any of them to accommodate different "learning styles."\n\nLecturing\nMini-lecture\nGroup study\nCooperative Learning\nDebates\nTextbook reading and response\nIntegrating technology\nRole Playing\nGames\nHands on activities\netc.
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This question is kinda tricky to answer, because no one can ever tell story from both point of view (objectively). Right now, I'm a lecturer assistant in my university, and now "lecturing" students in lab while the lecturer give lessons in class. So in the context of student's lab mark, it's all in my hand.\n\nSometimes, you can't judge people based on what is "seen", because you never be the person. If you ever tried to be in the person's position, sometimes (or maybe OFTEN) you can understand why the person is taking that kind of decision.\n\nIn my point of view as a lecturer assistant, I often found that: \n\n- some student are so lazy even they are smart (such like doesn't giving any attention while I'm giving lesson in front of lab), and \n\n- some student are work and study so hard (and willing to come to my home to study even it's 10 in night), even they are not dilligent. \n\nFor me, I will "reward" or "regard" student who are work or study harder with a more slightly higher grade than he should get. But with the student who are very lazy, even though they are smart, they will get their mark "as is", without any "modification".\n\nAnd you know, IMHO, the "skill" to get closer and have some relationship with teachers is considered a "skill" also that must be learnt while we are still sitting in the classroom seat. I can say don't blame entirely on your professor if she gives higher grade to her favourite student. Instead of complaining, why don't YOU becoming her favourite student also? If you've already understand that smart brain is not her primary criteria at all (you said that they are NOT good at all, don't you), then it will be some other criteria that they have and you don't. Why you don't seek their plus sector, and make them yours?\n\nIMHO, people who are good at lobbying other people, mostly will reach their success sooner than other people who are only depends on their smart brain, but lack of personal confidence in talking with much older people like your professor. Maybe they are not lack of personal confidence, but only doesn't care too much about people around them. A Professor is also a human, and a human needs attention and care, even though he is Albert Einstein!\n\nWell, that's just me. I pray for your success in your study! =)
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I've found that incorporating group activities is a good way to break the (sometimes) monotony of a class, and it gives the students a chance to apply the concepts you've been discussing.\n\nYou can also try bringing in outside materials - guest speakers, films, music, etc., that can be used to illustrate whatever you're teaching.\n\nAnother way is to have the students teach particular chapters or concepts; it forces them to learn and sometimes having students teach will keep their peers' attention better!\n\nA straight lecture for an hour or more does no one good. Good luck!
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I guess it depends on the course you take up. For a most part, I reckon a regular course is to be preferred rather than an online one. \nA regular course needs you to be present in a classroom environment surrounded by peers and learned professors.  Also, it is undeniable that students and teachers learn from each other through personal interaction. A class is more than the dissemination of material followed by testing and grading. Then, there is the important element of unplanned, extracurricular interaction. How much time do we spend meeting with students in our offices, eating with them in the cafeteria, walking with them between buildings, etc.? Altogether, the human dynamic -- one of the primary attractions of a regular course -  seems impossible to replicate online. Hence, as a Teacher and Trainer, I feel that a regular course is anyday to be preferred.
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IT is the media. Personally, I prefer to have a real classroom filled with real people and a real instructor. Funny thing is, I am a programmer and Database Administrator and have been in IT for more years than I care to mention.
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Well i love my alg 2 teacher cuz he makes the class fun and really cares about us. My english teacher is compelelty crazy. I think she really is from another planet, she is so fun to mess w/. My Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher is soooooooooo boring, but he's still cool. Last my World Cultures teacher is a real b***h. She loves to give us 2 projects at once, as if we don't have any other classes, and she doesn't give us notes or anything!
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An effective, efficient teacher constantly evaluates whether her students are learning, not just the "quality" of her teaching.  If a teacher is only focused on her behavior, she could be performing wonderful teaching.  However, if her students are not learning, despite her teaching, the teaching is ineffective. \n\nEffective teachers look at student assessments, see what students are and aren't learning, and then adjust instruction accordingly.  If kids didn't learn something, the effective teacher goes back and reteaches it.  If one kid didn't learn it, the teacher offers that student (and requires his participation!) extra assistance.\n\nWhen teachers refuse to let students fail, student achievement soars.