When teaching students in a classroom or through other technologically advanced methods, professors have learned the importance to cater to their students and their learning methods. Poor reviews do not do well for any person that is trying to better students.
In communication classes these days, there is a lot of initial discussion of ethos, pathos, and logos and the general effect when communicating with others.
Ethos is defined as getting to know the speaker, through honesty and personal examples. When professors are teaching students, their personal stories and examples help students to feel more comfortable for what their brains are trying to absorb.
Pathos is the appeal to ones emotions. When professors are able to effectively teach to students with the desire for more knowledge and learning, pathos is being catered to. Not only is the professor responsible for his or her own personal stories, but for the personal application in a students life to these ongoing lessons. Many professors believe life application outside of the classroom is out students really learn.
Logos is the appeal to ones logical side. When professors are able to teach effectively using both ethos and pathos, they cannot ever forget about the importance of logos as well. Things must always be logical. Blurting out with “children can fly” isn’t believable and true. And if a professor were to add in a personal story, the students would still be doubtful of the reliability and truth in future lessons.
If ethos, pathos, and logos are catered to in students, then these people that are willing to learn will walk away with greater knowledge and understanding of something that was taught. That is what is important too, the walk away knowledge.