Discussion Group Members: Kyle, Mimi, TJ, Nick, Abbey, Adam
A lot of what our group talked about was the impact that a student can have on their own education. We discussed how education can be a trade of information and an open discussion between students and teachers can be extremely beneficial. Group members also brought up the importance of experiential learning. We all talked about how we absorb information for a longer period of time when we experience the information or learn it in a more hands-on way. Experiential learning can be much more impactful than textbook learning or lecture learning. It has been proven to be easier to learn something if you can relate to it, or have specific memories involving the information. Discussion groups can also be helpful in a learning environment because students can choose what they find most interesting/important to talk about. Teachers can also learn more modern practices from students if there is an open discussion. Overall, it is important for students to be given power and choice when it comes to their education.
