Education Development
by Education plays a very important role in the learning process of every individual in society. It is the foundation of understanding and knowledge, and serves as a basis for the success of each individual.
Actually, these strategies (i.e. lecture, active learning, critical thinking, discussion, cooperative learning, and writing) can be put in a planed lecture for the students of a post graduate Nursing programme at a local university. Direct instruction requires a high degree of teacher direction and a focus on academic tasks. Teacher presentation, demonstration, drill and practice, posing of numerous factual questions, and immediate feedback and correction are all key elements. In a direct instruction lesson the teacher usually spends some time lecturing a well-defined body of knowledge and skills for the students to master (University of Saskatchewan, 2006; Pearson Education, Inc., 2005).
Evaluation
For evaluation, direct instruction alone cannot resolve issues in curriculum development. Teachers and lecturers needs to consider the so-called student-centered instruction, in which the students are not merely passive recipients of knowledge and information provided by the teacher to them. This type of instruction also considers the motivation approach among students. They are also capable of figuring out information and constructing their own pool of knowledge (Pearson Education, Inc., 2005:1). They are allowed to identify the paths they find most fruitful in constructing their knowledge based on what they know and what they need to know (Ridgeway, Titterington and McCann, 1999:1).
Student-centered approach to learning is deemed effective because of its ability to make students figure out what information they need to know and then learn from it. Pedersen & Williams (2004:1) claimed that the students have ownership of goals and activities. They are given freedom to choose their actions in order to meet their goals making the whole process meaningful and personal. This situation encourages depth of understanding and an intrinsic motivational orientation.
The classroom cannot function well without the teacher. The success of the activities in the classroom depends on the ability of the teacher as classroom manager. Teacher/lecturer takes care of the two aspects of classroom management, namely, care of routine factors and classroom activities. They are also responsible for effective teaching strategies.
Effective teaching strategies are the foundation of effective learning in a classroom environment. However, one teaching strategy is not enough to achieve great learning. In addition, differences in learning must also be taken into consideration to make sure that all of the students get the equal opportunity for obtaining knowledge. Aside from these, motivation, type of learning environment, and teacher-student relationship should also be considered. McKeachie (1996:1) emphasizes that a method appropriate for most students may be ineffective for other students who could learn more easily with a different approach. This makes methods of teaching, ways of representing information, and personality characteristics of teachers affecting learning and affect different learners differently (McKeachie 1996:1). Learning goes hand in hand with teaching, so strategies are important in the learning process.
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