how to apply in class learning
give students a problem and diveded into groups and they need to come out with a solution.
Hi Allen, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a great strategy to have students review for assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
I use crossword puzzles, usually the day before a test, that works well and helps them retain important points of the lecture.
I issue each student a crossword sheet and give them time to answer questions and work together on it, in groups.
After they are finished, I display the blank crossword on the powerpoint and each student gets a chance to use the controller and answer a question, another student does the typing.
After they complete the puzzle there is a spell check as well. What a difference this makes.
And the students seem to enjoy this and have a little fun when the words are spelled incorrectly.
Hi Devon, Thanks for your post to the forum. Having students apply the concepts that they have learned as soon as possible is ideal! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
Give pastry students a hands on practical test after they learned basic subject, see if the students can create and think on there feet at same time.
At my class, i offer my student the choice between open book for 100 questions or close book for 20 question....most of the time they choose the 20 question form close book.
Hi Tina, Interesting! Are the shorter tests designed the same way? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
At the start of each term, I offer my students the opportunity the choose between a 50, 75, or 100 question tests. I inform them that the more questions the bigger chance to earn a higher score. I have noticed that 99% of the time, the students ask for 100 questions with multiple choice, T/F, matching and completion. My objective is that they learn more, they are aware of the situation, and they work harder to earn higher score.
Hi Deborah, Good point!! At our college, we actaully have a Faculty Development seminar titled "Burn the Podium"! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
I believe that the less you "talk" and give students alternative ways to learn the better.
My school has scheduled testing and they are computer based,but I discuss the test and any questions as well as when I am grading labs if I see questions missed on labs we have group discussions to enhance and teach lab
I try to always give a variety of tests and classwork to assess their learning all around the board.
Hi Patricia- Your strategies are helping your students to develop critical thinking skills - great work! Best wishes- Susan
I try to vary my tests and quizzes for my classes. Not just by the type of questions but create exercises in place of quizzes in which the student demonstrates what they have learned and put it together. Sometimes it helps students reflect and draw outside the box.
use different methods of test and different format for questions.
Help them become better monitors of their own learning.
Point out the need to alter study skills.
In-class activities.
Provide concrete evidence that the instructor cares about student progress.
