Daily Beadle

Is there awkward silence when you ask a question in class? Maybe you can try having a beadle who can help gather class questions.

Professor: Sir Vince Cruz
Subject: ITI111 – Mathematics for Computing

This design pattern was meant for online synchronous classes, but assigning a beadle has been common practice since pre-pandemic.
The beadle can still facilitate gathering class questions during a F2F class via messaging apps. As the professor, you must set ground rules to make sure that they are using these apps for class.
Professors can opt to have the same beadle/s from the start to the end for consistency.

U.N.I.T.A.S. Design Principles	Application
Understands the learner	This design pattern recognizes that silence does not necessarily mean understanding – that is why the beadle checks in with the class, to make sure that everyone really understands the lesson.
Nurtures student well-being	Shyer students are able to ask questions through the representative. Since the students are also able to chat in a private setting, they can freely express their concerns to the representative.
Thoughtfully done	Having this mechanism allows for the teacher to focus on lecturing, without having to worry about awkward silences while waiting for questions to come in.
Achieves learning goals	The learning goals for the lecture are better achieved, as students are given another avenue to clarify their concerns.

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