Decoding, Recoding, Scaffolding
Going over these concepts under these names refreshed and refined my understanding on how to effectively help my students retain content. I highly recommend this rather intensive course to all educators. I think it should be a required course.
IDA,
This is an essential skill that students need to develop. Thank you for making this very good point about how we can help our students to be more effective learners.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I believe it is important for instructors to teach students how to decode information because we frequently give students so much information it is difficult for them to retain every word we speak
Patricia,
This is a simple yet very clear way that we humans gain new information. By using this model we can develop our lesson plans in a way that enable the students to follow these steps.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
These three methods are key for adult learners returning to new college material. Students can decode: new vocabulary words, recode: into new meaning of application, and use scaffolding: building on the past information but new application of meaning or delivery.
Elaine,
Thank you for these kind words. Glad the content was of help to you in your professional development. I wish you continued teaching success.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
