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Eric

By the way, many of my university students have told me that they have seldom, if ever, watched themselves speaking in English. While the novelty may add power to their first reactions, this powerful education should retain its potency as videotaping becomes a more mainstream educational tool.

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Peter

I also have experence with video taping. I once taught a presentation and debate class at a high school in Japan. I video taped thier presentations and debates and required them watch their videos and critique them. They previously received feedback from their peers on what they did well and what they need to improve on. Soon after they watched their videos with their peers’ comments in mind.

All of the students could find their mistakes clearly and improved tremendously on their next presentation and debate. One problem that I had, but made sure not to do again, was to let them see their video too late. I once waited one month before the student could see their video and the impact was less meaningful. I realized that it is very important that I provide feedback and their videos in a timely manner while it is fresh in their memory.

Great post and I am looking forward to reading more on this blog.

J.Huskey

Of course, you’re absolutely correct. Many times young children, in their youth and vitality, will reject our polite requests with their willful, honest answers. This exercise works much better with adults and university students.

Yet we can’t be too tough on our children. We were once young too – and sometimes I was a bit hard to handle. Here’s a favorite story that my mother loves to tell about me as a six year old. She sent me to bed early because I didn’t listen, and soon came in to say goodnight.

Eric: Mom, do you love me when I act bad?
Mom: Of course. I always love you even when you act bad.
Eric: Really?
Mom: Yes.
Eric: Okay, I’ll act bad tomorrow!

Sometimes that unconditional love can have unexpected side effects. Perhaps your daughter Christina’s answers also possessed surplus candor.

Let’s keep sharing and comparing teaching notes … in and out of our classrooms.