Buzz, Elkgunner
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BuzzH
Well-known member
Cheese and the meltdowns must have something to do with the month of April....
JoseCuervo
New member
Maybe the pressure "taxes" him too much and he eventually snaps?/? We should do a research project and see when else he has had his meltdowns. Remember the one where he kept posting the copyright notice over and over in all of his posts???
Hmmmm....
There haven't been any melt downs here...
Only wishful thinking on both your parts (what silly fools you both can be)...
I'm gathering the reason your still posting to this old thread is because it still hurts both your feelings to have a great learning experience presented in such this manor!!!
Or is it that you boy's, (I'm being generous in guner/sybils case by even mentioning type of sex) enjoy the learning experience, enjoy the pics and close class room contact, and are possibly wanting for more???
melt•down (m lt doun )
n.
1. Severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in melting of the core and escape of radiation.
2. Informal A disastrous or rapidly developing situation likened to the melting of a nuclear reactor core: "After several corporate meltdowns, only two reporters remain in [the] bureau" David Fitzpatrick.
3. Informal An emotional breakdown
Now some could construe that #3 could have been what you two goofy fuggs were talking about... but.... as it goes... I still have the same mental faculties as I’ve always had, (some may want to question it, but who cares, we all have our own opinions about some one else now don’t we )
The other definition I was able to find on this topic was
Meltdown [cultural]
An outburst of rage and/or frustration caused by stress, for instance caused by sensory overload. This is the cultural term for the frequently mentioned tantrums of autistic children, although people of any age may have meltdowns.
A meltdown is not a tantrum.
A tantrum is intentional behavior for the purpose of manipulation. A meltdown, on the other hand, is the loss of self control due to extreme stress. It is vital to keep this in mind.
Outwardly, a meltdown would seem to be the opposite of shutdown, although both are symptoms of the same thing.
So, by this definition my actions could be taken more as a tantrum, but that still doesn’t fit into the exact guidelines of the definitions...
So what could I have been doing, as it wasn’t uncontrolled???
Blended learning
Blended learning is the combination of multiple approaches to pedagogy or teaching. For example: - self-paced, collaborative or inquiry-based study. Blended learning can be accomplished using 'blended' virtual and physical resources. Examples include combinations of technology-based materials and traditional print materials.
This would fit as it utilized different mediums to get my point across a little more closely.
In addition, a couple more examples that fit into the guidelines of what took place....
Tutoring is an age-old practice.
The dictionary defines tutor as a person who gives individual, or in some cases small group, instruction. Thus, the purpose of tutoring is to help students help themselves, or to assist or guide them to the point at which they become an independent learner, and thus no longer need a tutor.
Content knowledge is an essential ingredient for a tutor; however, to be truly effective, a tutor must combine content knowledge with empathy, honesty and humor.
In addition, a successful tutor demonstrates a caring attitude. Caring consists of being organized for the tutoring session, being punctual, establishing a learning relationship with the student, developing unique teaching strategies, and becoming familiar with the learning process.
Ultimately, tutoring is sharing yourself with another student in a way that makes a difference in both your lives.
Benefits of Tutoring
• Heightened sense of competency/adequacy in conforming to new role
• Encourages higher levels of thinking
• Increased ability to manage own learning and study strategies
• Increased subject specific knowledge
• Increased related general knowledge
• Increased understanding of subject area
• Improved attitude toward subject area
• More empathy with students
Benefits for Students Receiving Tutoring
• Offers more individualized, systematic, structured learning experience
• Provides greater congruence between teacher and learner, closer role model
• Improved academic performance and personal growth
• Improved attitude toward subject area
• Stronger effects than other individualized teaching strategies
• Self-paced and self-directed learning
• Intensive practice for students who need it
Benefits for the College
• Increased opportunity to reinforce instruction
• Increased positive student interaction
• Enhanced measurable positive changes in attitude towards teaching/learning for the participants
• Improved educational climate
• Increased retention efforts
Characteristics of Good Tutors
Intelligence alone does not indicate success as a tutor. But what kind of person, what kind of student you are does. It takes a certain kind of person to be a good tutor. Some of the characteristics noticeable in good tutors are:
• Positive Outlook: The belief that things can be changed through action.
• Desire to Help: The willingness to assist others without hesitation.
• Empathy: The ability to feel what another person is feeling.
• Even Disposition: Patience, gentleness, understanding and fairness.
• Initiative: The ability to assess what needs to be done and to act on it.
Enthusiasm:
A liking for your subject, and a wish to share it with others.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, steady.
What Students Need from Tutors
• Positive expectations
• Mutual respect
• Flexibility
• Humor
• Enthusiasm
• Acceptance that everyone makes mistakes
• Effective communication
• Applications/reasons for learning
• Connections between new material and prior knowledge
• "The Big Picture"
• Organization
• The language of the discipline
• Thinking or wait time before answering
• Separation of relevant from irrelevant information
• Techniques for: time management, test taking, relaxing, studying, note taking, organizing, representing, and remembering concepts and their relationships
All of the criteria meet the objectives of these "learning" lessons.
I know this has been a long session for the both of your attention spans to go over, but I sure hope you were diligent enough to pick up on lessons learned, otherwise, you will not have learned a thing, and they would have to be repeated, for your benefit...
Have a very nice day...
There haven't been any melt downs here...
Only wishful thinking on both your parts (what silly fools you both can be)...
I'm gathering the reason your still posting to this old thread is because it still hurts both your feelings to have a great learning experience presented in such this manor!!! Or is it that you boy's, (I'm being generous in guner/sybils case by even mentioning type of sex) enjoy the learning experience, enjoy the pics and close class room contact, and are possibly wanting for more???
melt•down (m lt doun )
n.
1. Severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in melting of the core and escape of radiation.
2. Informal A disastrous or rapidly developing situation likened to the melting of a nuclear reactor core: "After several corporate meltdowns, only two reporters remain in [the] bureau" David Fitzpatrick.
3. Informal An emotional breakdown
Now some could construe that #3 could have been what you two goofy fuggs were talking about... but.... as it goes... I still have the same mental faculties as I’ve always had, (some may want to question it, but who cares, we all have our own opinions about some one else now don’t we
)The other definition I was able to find on this topic was
Meltdown [cultural]
An outburst of rage and/or frustration caused by stress, for instance caused by sensory overload. This is the cultural term for the frequently mentioned tantrums of autistic children, although people of any age may have meltdowns.
A meltdown is not a tantrum.
A tantrum is intentional behavior for the purpose of manipulation. A meltdown, on the other hand, is the loss of self control due to extreme stress. It is vital to keep this in mind.
Outwardly, a meltdown would seem to be the opposite of shutdown, although both are symptoms of the same thing.
So, by this definition my actions could be taken more as a tantrum, but that still doesn’t fit into the exact guidelines of the definitions... So what could I have been doing, as it wasn’t uncontrolled???
Blended learning
Blended learning is the combination of multiple approaches to pedagogy or teaching. For example: - self-paced, collaborative or inquiry-based study. Blended learning can be accomplished using 'blended' virtual and physical resources. Examples include combinations of technology-based materials and traditional print materials.
This would fit as it utilized different mediums to get my point across a little more closely.
In addition, a couple more examples that fit into the guidelines of what took place....
Tutoring is an age-old practice.
The dictionary defines tutor as a person who gives individual, or in some cases small group, instruction. Thus, the purpose of tutoring is to help students help themselves, or to assist or guide them to the point at which they become an independent learner, and thus no longer need a tutor.
Content knowledge is an essential ingredient for a tutor; however, to be truly effective, a tutor must combine content knowledge with empathy, honesty and humor.
In addition, a successful tutor demonstrates a caring attitude. Caring consists of being organized for the tutoring session, being punctual, establishing a learning relationship with the student, developing unique teaching strategies, and becoming familiar with the learning process.
Ultimately, tutoring is sharing yourself with another student in a way that makes a difference in both your lives.
Benefits of Tutoring
• Heightened sense of competency/adequacy in conforming to new role
• Encourages higher levels of thinking
• Increased ability to manage own learning and study strategies
• Increased subject specific knowledge
• Increased related general knowledge
• Increased understanding of subject area
• Improved attitude toward subject area
• More empathy with students
Benefits for Students Receiving Tutoring
• Offers more individualized, systematic, structured learning experience
• Provides greater congruence between teacher and learner, closer role model
• Improved academic performance and personal growth
• Improved attitude toward subject area
• Stronger effects than other individualized teaching strategies
• Self-paced and self-directed learning
• Intensive practice for students who need it
Benefits for the College
• Increased opportunity to reinforce instruction
• Increased positive student interaction
• Enhanced measurable positive changes in attitude towards teaching/learning for the participants
• Improved educational climate
• Increased retention efforts
Characteristics of Good Tutors
Intelligence alone does not indicate success as a tutor. But what kind of person, what kind of student you are does. It takes a certain kind of person to be a good tutor. Some of the characteristics noticeable in good tutors are:
• Positive Outlook: The belief that things can be changed through action.
• Desire to Help: The willingness to assist others without hesitation.
• Empathy: The ability to feel what another person is feeling.
• Even Disposition: Patience, gentleness, understanding and fairness.
• Initiative: The ability to assess what needs to be done and to act on it.
Enthusiasm:
A liking for your subject, and a wish to share it with others.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, steady.
What Students Need from Tutors
• Positive expectations
• Mutual respect
• Flexibility
• Humor
• Enthusiasm
• Acceptance that everyone makes mistakes
• Effective communication
• Applications/reasons for learning
• Connections between new material and prior knowledge
• "The Big Picture"
• Organization
• The language of the discipline
• Thinking or wait time before answering
• Separation of relevant from irrelevant information
• Techniques for: time management, test taking, relaxing, studying, note taking, organizing, representing, and remembering concepts and their relationships
All of the criteria meet the objectives of these "learning" lessons.
I know this has been a long session for the both of your attention spans to go over, but I sure hope you were diligent enough to pick up on lessons learned, otherwise, you will not have learned a thing, and they would have to be repeated, for your benefit...
Have a very nice day...
The Hedgehog
Well-known member
Stop the madness.
JoseCuervo
New member
Isn't that an example of a meltdown if someone wasted that much time putting together dictionary definitions in an attempt to convince others that they aren't having a meltdown, but merely a tantrum?
You might be right, you aren't having a meltdown, just throwing a tantrum.
You might be right, you aren't having a meltdown, just throwing a tantrum.
BuzzH
Well-known member
Cheese,
You've definately experienced meltdowns...no doubt about it.
You've definately experienced meltdowns...no doubt about it.
JoseCuervo
New member
Yeah, I think maybe they were meltdowns, not just tantrums.
