Dr Meers,
Great question!
Using what we have just learned in this class, I'd say we need to make sure that we are providing context that lends to episodic memory versus semantic memory.
In other words, we have to deliver the lesson so it has something the student can draw upon experientially, especially an adult student.
Kent Dolasky
I have understood the benefits of how students learn for many years. It has taken me all that time to learn how to use them effectively. For instance, if I have a student that is not that verbal, I take them to a quieter place in the classroom (kitchen) and just show for a while. Then I ask them to do it. Then I ask them to describe slowly what they are doing. This brings them out somewhat.
By having working knowledge about how the brain functions and how learning occurs I can better plan for my students. When a learning situation comes up I will be able to build off of your understanding of how different factors shape the learning process of my students. I will be able choosing the best teaching method and instructional strategies that are most approriate for my students depending what what stage they are at in brain development and what type of learners they are.
My instructional strategy is to observe the students as I go thru the Infomation that going to be covered in the three week period.Observing the class I can tell who is here for the education and some that are just here to learn a trade and get out from home and start a life. The ones that are commited to their education its going to be easy to train them where I'm going to have to install a intrest in the ones that don't have as much intrest in this course. will show them how this can benifit there future and they will give there best shot.
