Michele Deck

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Have you ever had a Jabber, Integer or Loner in a class you taught? If so, describe one. What teaching strategies did you use with that person that was successful?

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Student Response

Gail, it is best to quote that statistic and explain the rationale for why you are using a "learning activity" when teaching analytical types of people. Start with a low risk activity and work your way into longer, more fun ones. Michele Deck

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Activity Feedback

Linda, I like that you used it for chapters with many new vocabulary words. This does encourage students to look up words and spellings. Michele Deck

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Student Response

Julie, this is a great way to look at crossword puzzles, because they are a valuable teaching tool. Michele Deck

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Learner in Your Class

Julie, it is important to teach both sides of the profession. It gives students a transitioning point from theory to practice. Michele Deck

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Student Response

Darrin, thank you for sharing your success with the activity and game ideas. I know your students will benefit from your efforts. Michele Deck

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Learner in Your Class

Yolanda, it is a wise teacher who has the attitude of a learner each class. You can put yourself in their shoes and you can learn from them. Michele Deck

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Activity Feedback

Yolanda, it is the results that convince students that activities can be effective teaching tools. Michele Deck

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Student Response

Jennifer, I'm glad this idea has added energy and spice to your teaching. Michele Deck

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Learner in Your Class

Jennifer, that is based on the Ebbinghouse curve of forgetting and is certainly proven in the classroom. Michele Deck