Teaching includes Explaining Why

We have always been a nation of people who needed an explanation —from our politicians, from our parents. We didn’t always get the explanation we wanted, but we always wanted to know why. The same applies to the generation of learners who are sitting in our classrooms today. They want to know why they need to have a seat; they want to know why they can’t go to the bathroom; they want to know why they’re being disciplined. Even if they know the reason, they still want to know why. Knowing that about your students, Dr. Scot illuminates the necessity of explaining the usefulness of a skill they’re being taught. In this episode, she breaks down the importance of "why." Students learn best when educators set the stage by explaining why the concept needs to be learned, how the concept will be used in the future, why the skill is important, or when and where it will be applied in life. Take a listen as she breaks this down using practical examples, and consider immediate ways you can apply this to your daily routine.