Using Memorable Examples
I've always found that examples are what truly makes the lesson hit home with students. Students sometimes have a hard time following the lectures if they are theory based, so examples are used to illustrate the point using real world scenarios that students can relate to.
Why are memorable examples valuable in helping students to remember course content?
Jacenta, the best examples are those that are memorable and certainly increase learning opportunities.
Good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Hi Lisa!
Some of the best instructors that I had in collegg were those who provided real life experiences tied to textbook information. It helped me to use the information in practical everyday interactions/applications. And - instructors should always add humor in their classroom since it obviously makes for a better learning environment.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 facilitator
Memorable examples are very valuable during course content because students will most likely remember a 'life story' when they approach a situation that is out of class. This will help them remember the content covered in class. I frequently use memorable examples during class, and also ask students if they have any examples they would like to share with the class.
I agree! Its the strange, real-life examples and situations that I remember most from my prior classes. I know that the students I teach enjoy those as well because they often will comment after class/tests on how they remember the specific information.
I try to use real life examples from my work experience and current events. I also try to add a touch of humor to make examples more memorable.
Greetings,
Using memeorable examples add texture to instruction; by telling a story or parable, a student will retain the information and be able to put it into a context that is understood and usable.
As a nursing instructor it is important to use real life examples with students as they prepare to care for "real" patients. They appreciate the expertise, and they really seem to enjoy the stories, it engages them in the classroom and gets them excited about the content.
In other words, Thomas, a student must be able to "compute" using their individual cognitive skills?!?!?!?
Great approach!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Your students usually have context that networks information for retreval.Entertaining and/or unusual stories demonstrating your lecture points will give them a handle to relate with.It is usualy best if they are personal and provable,and should clearly make your point.
Memorable examples are just that..."memorable". Something which is generally common amongst people is their comfort level and ability to talk about their personal experiences. As an instructor I try to draw on that strength and opportunity. As a subject matter expert I tend to merge a learners' own life experience with the subject matter at hand. It works.
Thinking and remembering throught the minds eyes.
The what if this was this way and why is this like that. Lots of drawings on the board and have students interact with the picture, as they break it down, or add to it for the results.
The use of memorable examples can show the student why the material is relevent. I often share my own professional experiences with my students, especilly when things did not go as planned, I think it can stess the importance of the content.
I love the use examples in the classroom. I tell short, yet effective stories of experiences that apply to concepts. I also encourage students to share stories with the class as I find this process gets them involved in the discussion. When they can relate a concept to their own experiences, they tend to retain the knowledge.
I teach English, Communications and Critical Thinking courses. I find it crucial to be able to relate real life stories to the students for multiple reasons. These are real life subjects that they need to be able to play with and if they can not relate it to their real lives, it won't mean anything to them. By sharing my own real life stories, it also allows my students to feel more comfortable with me so that they know they have someone they can turn to when personal situations come up such as when one student needed someone to talk to after a domestic violence situation. Also, if students are able to relate these examples to real life situations, they are able to apply the concepts they are learning. Therefore, I feel it is invaluable to use memorable examples.
Memorable examples are important if they are relevant to the situation/curriculum. I use them frequently explaining an idea or concept.
I will ask the students something like the following: "Has anyone gone fishing recently?"
This immediantly has everyone thinking about something they have done or experienced. Then I might explain what happen on a lobster fishing boat I was on. The work entailed - the legal size expected, gender accepted, how to properly grasp the animal so one is not hurt, etc. I do this to explain the complexity of why there is such an expense for the culinary school/restaurant business acquiring them.
Hi Mary!
Learning is definitely an associative experience which allows learners to apply classroom learning to the work environment. When an instructor has been able to accomplish this, they have truly been effective in the classroom.
Keep up the good work!
jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Hi Frederick!
Classroom learning outcomes are to be tied to real life past, present and future experiences.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Memorable examples evoke emotion in the student, which is associated with memory retention. A funny or exciting story can help a student remember a point better than just stating the point.
