Ceola,
yes, & the visual aids or hands on aids are great for helping the tactile learners in the class.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The use of visual aids that relate to the subject matter is always a great tool. Hands on components for sure. It gives the students a look as to why they are learning. Reviewing as I go in increments is a memory builder with an even larger review at the end of the class to maximize retention.
After learning about the methods of improving the students' ability to retain information, I plan on incorporating the use of visual models for the students to use. I use a lot of examples and explanations in my handouts to help teach basic mathematics to my class. After doing some research, I found some hands-on visual models online that students can use to help improve their understanding of fractions and retention of how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them.
Torria,
this is an interesting concept, but can be effective.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think that I will try the backwards teaching in my class next time I teach a new subject
James,
yes, the more we can hit the different learning styles, the greater the likelihood of reaching all learners.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
James,
yes, the more we can hit the different learning styles, the greater the likelihood of reaching all learners.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Dana,
this is very true. The more active they are in their own education, the more likely they are to retain that information.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I use a great deal of hands on teaching and visual aids thus students seem to retain what i am teaching and reapply it on projects.
In my classroom, I already give students a syllabus the first day of class. I go through every detail with the students so they are aware of the learning outcomes.I also encoruage students to ask questions and clarify any concerns. I have had success with this mechanism. I believe the more students know the outcome the better they can prepare for any class. I also have created visual games, group games to keep them focused and supporting each other.
I have found that when I have the students look up the answers to questions that they ask me, it helps them retain the information.
Karen,
this is a great reminder that each of our students is an individual & we need to help them learn in the best way possible.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I try to use all the senses when learning in class. I explain the proper use of our best diagnostic equipment, our minds.
Use a phrase or acronym to help remember.
Tires,tires,tires,fluid,broke is used to remember
Tread depth, Tread wear, Tire size, Lubrication, and Mechanical failure.
the best solution to that is by having what you teach in theory for the audio learner then add visual learning technique last step is to have them all each write a one page report to see where they all are at as individual and how much they have retain.
With 20+ years teaching experience, I always try to remind myself that every student is unique and they do not learn just one way. Many students in a computer application class are visual learners, so I use the technique see it, practice it, do it again. There are always a few who have difficulty, and it’s important to work with them and design a way to help them learn.
Bakhriya,
yes, while they may seem "elementary" they are very useful.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
flash cards are very useful to memorize material and increase the students learning retention
I think that is a great way to get all of their "senses" going. It helps all the students to include all of the senses no matter what their learning style is!
Paul,
great point to highlight & emphasize. Each class is unique so give it a few trys & also make minor tweaks rather than throw out the whole idea.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think it would be helpful for new instructors to note that a method of instruction that bombs in one class might be a success in another. Try it out on a few classes.
