In Tyler’s blog post, he talks about a learning experience he had in a first year course that he is particularly fond of. He notes that the course’s constructivist design and strong teacher support created a positive and supportive learning experience. I relate to this experience because we’re actually both in the HINF program and I remember taking the exact programming course he’s talking about. I also really enjoyed the design of the course and felt very supported in my learning journey. The constructivist design encourages students to problem-solve with the guidance of the teacher, rather than just passively absorb the information being taught.
Additionally, Tyler mentions how motivation is a key factor in all the good learning experiences he’s had. I heavily relate to this because when I am naturally motivated to learn the concepts in the class, I find myself doing much better not only in terms of my grades but also in how deeply I understand and retain the material. Motivation drives me to engage more actively, ask questions, and seek out additional resources if needed. It also makes the learning process feel more rewarding and less like a chore. I believe that when a course is designed with a student’s intrinsic motivation in mind, it can make a huge difference in how successful and meaningful the learning experience becomes for them.
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