Textile Teaching & Learning Initiative

Students Possess

Varied Communication Patterns: As well as possible variations by gender or culture, communication patterns can vary by temperament. Labels that can describe different patterns are numerous, some examples are "thinks when they talk," "quiet", "outspoken," "insightful," "disinterested", "questioning", etc.

Diverse Points of View: Individuals comprehend and integrate new concepts differently. Some factors that influence point of view are experiential and cultural background, age, and temperament.

Increase Effectiveness when teaching by

Making the Classroom Student-Centered:

• Assist students with tying concepts to their own experiences.
• Encourage students to communicate using their natural speaking patterns.
• Foster an environment where elements of individual personalities emerge.

Create an Active Learning Environment: Create an environment where students question, develop hypotheses, and draw conclusions.