I don't know what you need
"Do not assume that learners are very interested in the topic, find it relevant to their interests or job, feel confident that they can learn it, and will be satisfied when they do. These assumptions are almost never valid. It is important to find out how learners feel before you design the instruction rather than while it is being delivered." -Dick, Carey, Carey pg.98 The Systematic Design of Instruction
The quote above is very meaningful to me because it really puts into perspective on how instructors can have a natural authoritative mentality when it comes to designing instruction. My colleague in my Instructional systems design class stated that teachers often have a certain arrogance when it comes to instruction. Teachers have the mindset of knowing what you need to succeed. This humbled and grounded me because I realize that I have often authoritative mindset when creating lessons for students. To be honest, it's easier to come up with lessons on the fly and cover standards when you have an authoritative mindset. The downside is that it is not fun because you don't truly engage your students. What good is the instruction when students feel like the instruction is not relevant. To truly be successful in any pedagogy, an instructor must be critical and be in the struggle with the learners. This idea was established by Paulo Friere and through his experience he was able to empower his learners to become critically conscious and responsive in their communities. When designing instruction, especially with new technology, it is important to think about how the technology can help learners gain and apply skills and how it is relevant to the learner.
The quote above is very meaningful to me because it really puts into perspective on how instructors can have a natural authoritative mentality when it comes to designing instruction. My colleague in my Instructional systems design class stated that teachers often have a certain arrogance when it comes to instruction. Teachers have the mindset of knowing what you need to succeed. This humbled and grounded me because I realize that I have often authoritative mindset when creating lessons for students. To be honest, it's easier to come up with lessons on the fly and cover standards when you have an authoritative mindset. The downside is that it is not fun because you don't truly engage your students. What good is the instruction when students feel like the instruction is not relevant. To truly be successful in any pedagogy, an instructor must be critical and be in the struggle with the learners. This idea was established by Paulo Friere and through his experience he was able to empower his learners to become critically conscious and responsive in their communities. When designing instruction, especially with new technology, it is important to think about how the technology can help learners gain and apply skills and how it is relevant to the learner.
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