In group 8, I found that we agreed on many different points as to how Ms. Chapman handled herself with regards to the new teacher. Often times it is too easy to try and dominate another person who is still new to something. Instead hear idea of listening to the concerns of her fellow teacher and getting permission to see the other side was well thought out. It showed Ms. Chapman valued the thoughts of the new teacher and that she was open to working on the problem. I think we could both agree that Ms. Chapman's recommendation to rule the class with more authority and stand behind the podium was a bit over the top. She was the instructor and the class should respect that. However, an instructor should also respect their class in being prepared, willing to help, and being reasonable in what is expected of them.
Audience members just like in the reading like to be engaged and not just read to. The text and also in my personal experience I have found that presenters/lecturers often lose their connection with the audience when they become monotone, remain stationary, or lack any sense of interest in what they are speaking about. I think some key points that should be taken into account are to be energetic and interested in what you are talking about. It conveys interest in the subject matter and keeps the audience from wandering. Audience involvement is also a good thing to have in moderation. Lastly, the speaker should move around a bit and not remain stationary. In all three of these points the constant is change. It's human nature to be drawn to new things and bored by those that are always the same. Things in a learning environment should be no different.
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