Great tips!
This module has been an incredible tool for me. I have a student that has been struggling with the medical terminology as in pronouncing the terms. The class is A & P II. I have been using some of these techniques but, I can now use the given expamples to expand!
I can't wait to try some of these techniques with a student of mine for medical terminology.
the proper terminology and defination is necessary in order to get the right message across i have found that just learning the words and knowing the defination does not always mean that a person is able to use it appropriately i have my student to use their vocabullary words in a sentance after they define them that lets me know if they really know the defination and useage of the terminology
some times i will have a student who will have some real life experiences that will relate to the subject being covered, at which time i'll ask the student about the experience and relate it to the class.
Great job Linda!
We play a lot of games in my classrooms - not ones that I developed, but one's students develops. If it is vocabulary related I give them basic instructions and they take it from there. It is so amazing how valuable these activities can be for students particularly those that may have some learning challenges.
Keep up the good work!
Jane David
ED106 Facilitator
I teach legal terminology to students in the court reporting program. There are 25 terms per unit and we have to cover 3 units in each 4-hour class. I use two successful techniques. When I go over the vocabulary for each unit, I pronounce the words, give their meanings, break the words down into their roots if possible, and give real life examples of the terms. I also send my students home with crossword puzzles for each unit they have for the next class. The students seem to love the puzzles and they not only help with learning the definitions but also make sure they prepare for class each week.
Hi Rachael!
I couldn't agree more. The student who takes notes and reviews, re-reads and re-reads assignment and makes study cards will always excel. I can tell those students that are doing their homework as well as giving it a little extra.
But how do you help those who don't quit get it or who are adequately perparing?
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Our school uses an amazing book for students in the medical term & a&p modules. It is filled with repetition both written assignments, and the student cd rom pronounces all of the terms for a given chapter, it also has them play games. During lectures I go over both breaking up the term to discover its meaning and so the students can hear the term being said from me. The best way I have found for instruction and student retention of information in med term is repeat, repeat, repeat!
I tell my students that learning medical terminology is like learning a new language. I have found that saying the word in class and having the class repeat has helped with some of the more difficult words.
For learning vocabulary, I also have students tape themselves saying the words and using them in sentences so that they can listen to the tape for review. Some students are auditory learners and will be able to better absorb and comprehend the words that way. Of course, I have students write sentences with the words in them too. Sometimes, I will set up a word search or crossword puzzle or a Jeopardy game to keep them interested.
The same is true of French terminology in classic cuisine.
Laura,
I agree. Medical terminology is usually learned early in a students program. If it is used and reinforced in other/all classes it will help students apply the words and retain the knowledge.
