Characteristics Of Dynamic Synergism

Dynamic synergism is defined as “many elements producing more than the sum of their individual parts” (Yount 3). Essentially, when various things are combined together, they create a superior product than they would be if they were separate. As a teacher, dynamic synergism contains great value for both the learner and the teacher himself since it engages students on a different plane of learning than the usual standard. The teacher himself benefits since his students learn and retain the information being taught, which produces mastery of a given subject. To begin, a teacher is a dynamic synergist if they employ all three teaching elements simultaneously: cognitive, behavioral, and affective. When engaging the cognitive side of learners, …show more content…
They understand that cognitive thinking alone is cold, dry, and mechanical. Yet, when it is paired with emotion, the subject connects with the student on a different level than it otherwise would. A touching story that a student can relate to goes a long way in building trust and giving the subject meaning that goes beyond assorted facts. Dynamic synergists employ personal experiences and stories in the proper way. They do not make up contrived fables that no one can relate to but they share genuine life experiences with their …show more content…
Students do not just want trivia facts and feel-good pep talks. Students want to know how the information they are learning will benefit them when they complete their education. Dynamic synergists arouse the student’s interest and provides him with real life applications that equips him with the ability to apply facts, principles, and concepts to his own life as necessary. Without applications, the cognitive and emotional side of teaching has little to no meaning. The student must understand the practicality of why he needs to know what is being