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Lisa!
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What would you do if you spent a long time, say 1 hour, to explain sth to someone and s/he suddenly asked you a very silly question which meant that s/he didn't get anything of what you said?
And if you'd have to explain it again? For example when you need money or you're a teacher and you need that person to understand you?EL said:I would give up and do something better.
That depends.Lisa! said:Really? So do you change your method for the second time?
Well I usualy had to teach some of my classmates or my cousin :grumpy: . Believe it or not they didn't understand the lesson till I changed my tone or words. For example I told them "If you're clever enough , you should learn it this time" or some words like that.arildno said:That depends.
However, I've never experienced this in a one-to-one teaching situation, since then most of the teaching can also be a probing of the student's understanding. (Problems will appear a lot sooner).
Hence, the times I've experienced this, is basically at the end of lecture-like sessions with many students, when someone approaches me afterwards and reveals that she hasn't understood a thing. As best as I could, I would then try to home in a few lessons before departing, and then perhaps at the next session comment on the particular problems this student had (without mentioning name), in so far as I believe there will be others who are equally lacking in understanding, but didn't have the courage to ask me up front.
No; I've never experienced that women misunderstand me more often than men.Lisa! said:I thought you wanted to say women misunderstand you more than men or perhaps all your students are female!
arildno said:No; I've never experienced that women misunderstand me more often than men.
Lisa! said:Anyway I think a teacher really needs to be patient, and it means I can't be a teacher because I hate explaining everything more than 1 time.
Lisa! said:And if you'd have to explain it again? For example when you need money or you're a teacher and you need that person to understand you?
Lisa! said:What would you do if you spent a long time, say 1 hour, to explain sth to someone and s/he suddenly asked you a very silly question which meant that s/he didn't get anything of what you said?
There are several potential reasons why someone may not understand after an hour. Some common reasons include a lack of prior knowledge or background information, difficulty grasping the concept or material, distractions or interruptions, or a mismatch between the person's learning style and the teaching method being used.
One approach is to try breaking down the information into smaller, more manageable chunks and providing frequent opportunities for the person to ask questions or clarify their understanding. You can also try using different teaching methods or techniques, such as visual aids or hands-on activities, to reinforce the material.
One way to assess understanding is to ask the person to summarize the information in their own words or to complete a short quiz or activity related to the material. You can also observe their body language and engagement during the hour-long session to gauge their level of comprehension.
If someone is still struggling to understand after an hour, it may be helpful to take a break and revisit the material at a later time. You can also offer additional resources, such as reading materials or online tutorials, for the person to review on their own. It may also be beneficial to seek out a different perspective or explanation from another source.
To prevent someone from not understanding after an hour in the future, it is important to identify and address any underlying issues that may be hindering their understanding. This could include offering additional support or resources, adjusting the teaching method or pace, or providing opportunities for the person to practice and apply the information in different contexts.