Donna Mullins, MSW 94 and a member of the Alumni Society Board of Governors, applauds this approach. The teachers who had the greatest impact on my career were those who were able to strike a balance between theory and application. Diane Kaplan Vinokur and John Tropman were outstanding in this regard. They were very aware of what was going on in the field, and never mentioned theory without showing how it was applicable. He speaks of the need to create situations where students can teach each other.
Students come in a wide range of ages and experience.
They bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, and it is the teacher s job to channel or to focus this information. The reality is that a teacher has to compete for the students' attention. Tony Alvarez agrees completely with Tropman s assessment. I use these items in conflict management exercises and for team building games. I believe that people learn by doing.