The teacher is the most emblematic in the transmission perspective. Johnson (1) explains that in this perspective, the teacher is viewed as the dispenser of knowledge and the final person to evaluate learning. Although most teachers use the lecture technique, they are bound to use different perspectives apart from transmissions such as transaction, and transformation perspectives (Johnson 1). Most teachers who do not embrace the transmission perspective also use the lecture technique in order to avail facts to their students.
Transmission teachers believe that tests are the ultimate measure of the earning of the students. Teachers who use this perspective also believe that they are the arbitrators of truth and they expect their students to copy what they represent (Johnson 1). In most cases, the teachers with the transmission perspective act as role models to their students. The transmission teachers also believe that the students must go through a measure of quality for the information that they obtain.
Intrinsic motivation in teacher – centered approaches can be attained when the teacher shows success in the application of knowledge concepts. In teacher – centered approaches, the students follow the teachers’ views and ideas. If the teachers are successful using the knowledge transmitted to the students, it gives the students the incentive to grasp the concepts. Teachers using the teacher – centered approach could also motivate their students through fair testing for knowledge and comprehension of concepts. In cases where the teachers give relatively difficult tests, the students are bound to develop a pessimistic opinion of the teaching methods and concepts used by the teacher. However, giving the students tests that relate to the information taught in class encourages them to concentrate during classes. Enabling the students to participate in the class is also a better way of encouraging the students. Participation enables the students to feel that the teacher appreciates their views towards his concepts. The transmission teaching perspective could be very effective in teaching in case the appropriate motivation is given to the students.
I have been in an audience where I was turned into an active participant. In a school conference addressing issues of success in learning, I was asked to give my opinion about the factors that affect success due to my record of success in my studies. I have also done active participation in most classroom sessions during teaching in terms of answering questions, asking questions for clarification, and general discussions. However, I learnt that active participation also requires courage and the ability to communicate before an audience. Lack of composure might result in embarrassing moments that end up discouraging the student and hindering concentration.
It is true that being an active participant makes it easier for learning. The appreciation of the views on gives as a participant by the audience givers the courage and will to learn more. When the other members of the audience respond to your contributions, it gives you the chance to learn new ideas from the corrections and the recommendations given. Active participation also prevents monotony, which helps an individual to concentrate conveniently. Active participation through group discussions and open forums helps to share information between the students and the teacher. Sharing information helps both the student and the teacher to learn new concepts and correct misguided concepts making the learning process enjoyable with better outcomes.
Reference
Johnson, A. (2015). Three Views of Teaching: Transmission, Transaction, and Transformation. [Online](Updated on August 3, 2015). Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-views-teaching-transmission-transaction-andrew-johnson
