03.19.15. “Three-way
teaching” – those words seem so ominous when I read it on our course
syllabus. Anxiety crept in yet at the same time I was interested to know how it’d
happen. Ever since that first day, curiosity is slowly inching its way from the
back of my mind, therefore relieving some of the tension I would normally have
if ever I was thrust into a teaching session. Now I am aware that we are gradually
being challenged for us to become better communicators leading to us being
effective teachers.
Groups of three were made and each member was assigned to
teach another with a new skill or knowledge. Feedback on how learning was
facilitated would then be given by the observer. Additionally, the one taught
would then share his/her feedback regarding the way of giving feedback of the
observer, thus resulting in a feedback-ception.
There are two things I learned when giving feedback: (1)
highlighting the good points can go a long way and is a great source of
encouragement and (2) pointing out areas for improvement is essential but keep
in mind that it’s for the betterment of the person and not as a discouragement.
There’s a thin line between critiquing
and nitpicking. Bear in mind also that each of us has rooms for improvement.
Taking all these into account, we can aid in a person’s growth.
As for the teaching part, time and time again we are
reminded that no two teaching sessions are the same. We must know and work around
each person’s individuality; by doing those, we will be able to facilitate
learning more easily.
And lastly, I was once again reminded that to properly relay
knowledge and even feedback, I should look directly to the person I am talking
to. Maintaining eye contact is one way of relaying to your client (albeit
non-verbally) your confidence and sincerity. And most especially, it is a sign
of respect to the other person.
As we go along in our transitional journey from being learners
to being teachers to our clients, these realizations would act as the
foundation for us to be efficient and effective in our profession.
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