Teaching Methods: My Favourite
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Teaching Method: My Favourite
Students not only remember what you teach, but also how you present yourself. Who you are in front of the class contributes to the learning outcome. When you bring your personality and enthusiasm into the lesson, engagement in the classroom increases. And that works positively for both parties.
Hence this teaching method. It challenges you to show an authentic part of yourself. Give your students a glimpse into your life and then directly link it to the lesson material.
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The Concept (the theory) behind this Teaching Method
Research into authentic teaching (including by Johnson & LaBelle, 2017) shows that teachers who reveal something of their own identity in a controlled manner build a stronger connection with their class. Students find the material more relevant, show more intrinsic motivation, and are more willing to ask questions themselves. Showing who you are lowers the barrier to learning and increases social safety in the classroom.
How does it work?
Choose your object: bring a personal item to the lesson. Think of your favourite childhood photo, a captivating piece of music, an old garment, a unique attribute, or even your favourite dish.
Be sincere: choose something with a real memory or emotion attached. If you use it purely as a 'didactic trick', students will see through it. Authenticity is key.
The introduction: start the lesson with this item. In no more than two minutes, briefly and enthusiastically explain why this item is special to you and how it relates to the lesson's theme.
Interaction: engage the class by connecting the item to the material. What does this item say about the lesson content? Why did I bring this?
Whole class, in groups or individually
The method can be tailored to each class. If students feel safe in a group, a whole class discussion will flow well. If students find it harder to express themselves, working in groups or an individual task may be more effective.
Addressing the question as a class? Use a spinner to randomly select a few students to question.
In groups, you can set a timer for one minute and have students share which item they would bring and why.
As an individual task, you could give students a writing assignment at the end of the period, asking them to link a personal item to what they have learned in recent lessons.
How to implement
Word cloud: show a photo of your item on the slide. Have students write on their own screens in three words what link they suspect between your item and today's lesson topic.
Open question: play a snippet of your favourite song and ask: "What feeling or historical/scientific concept does this song evoke for you?"
Then explore the connection with the lesson content.
Drag question: use a childhood photo on the board and have students drag a hotspot to the part they think introduces today's lesson.
Open question: ask students about their own favourites. "What favourite item/song/photo of yours comes to mind now and why?"
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My Favourite Toy Car
What is the link?
Write down 3 words that you think connect my object with the topic of this lesson.
Write down 3 words that you think connect my object with the topic of this lesson.
My Favourite Toy Car
What is the link?
What feeling or what historical/scientific concept does this song evoke for you?
Upload a song to this audio hotspot.
Which song do you know that fits well with the lesson topic?
My Favourite Holiday
Why am I sharing this photo?
Drag the hotspot to the section that links to this lesson.