We recently received valuable feedback from Doris Bennett, a respected member of the educational community at Jacksonville State University.
Doris has had a profound experience with Hawkes Learning and our Mastery approach, prompting us to showcase her insights on our blog and social media platforms. With her gracious permission, we’re excited to provide a glimpse into her educational journey with us.
Mastery-Based Learning: A Pragmatic Approach
Doris emphasized the significance of Mastery-based learning in the realm of economics. According to her, “almost everything students learn is important for understanding later in studying economics.” She values the Hawkes system’s allowance for multiple attempts in the Practice and Certify phases, enabling students to refine their skills until they achieve proficiency. This approach empowers students to earn the grades they aspire to, contingent upon their commitment to mastering the subject matter.
Student Perspective: Fostering Comprehensive Understanding
From a student’s standpoint, Mastery-based learning ensures a thorough grasp of topics before moving forward. Doris underscores the essential nature of a solid foundation in subjects like economics, emphasizing its role in comprehending subsequent topics and applying newly acquired concepts to diverse situations.
Learn Mode: A Holistic Learning Environment
Doris shed light on the Learn mode, an invaluable resource for both online and in-person courses. This feature significantly aids students in successfully navigating Practice modes and, ultimately, the Certify mode, shaping their lesson grades. To enhance the learning experience, Doris encourages students to utilize interactive elements such as ‘On Your Own’ and ‘Reflection Questions’, ‘Work it Out’, and ‘Quizlet’. She also recommends exploring ‘Further Resources’ for additional lesson information.
Mastery Approach: Meeting Student Needs
Doris addresses potential student resistance to the Mastery approach with a positive response. She joyfully shares unsolicited positive comments from her students, highlighting their appreciation for the ability to fully grasp crucial concepts before moving forward. This approach makes a substantial difference in their educational journey, particularly in the field of economics.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Doris for sharing her experience with our Mastery approach at Hawkes Learning. It’s truly gratifying to know that our educational tools play a significant role in enhancing the lives of educators and students alike.
When I started in 1974 classes were all lectures in the classroom on chalkboards. A university had one computer, the size of a large classroom. We wrote programs on punch cards to solve statistics problems. Now we each have our own laptop with adaptive learning courseware. What a long, wonderful trip it’s been. —Professor Doris Bennett
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