I have students create a game.
25 prefixes
25 suffixes
25 combing forms
25 whole words
Directions how to play
I have the student pick any of the terms/words/word parts they want. But they have to use all of the above. Develope a game and present it to the class. After everyone has presented their game I collect them. I grade them on creativity and if it contains all the required parts. Then I pick one class and we play the games. However, a student may not play the game they created. Students love it. They talk about funny or hard someones game is or how they wish they would of thought of that.
Getting everyone involved is the ultimate goal in teaching. It isn't always possible, but when it is, the lesson is remembered more easily over time.
Idi, drawing ahead of time is a good way to prep for class. sometimes I'll invite a student with artistic ability to draw for me as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I recently had each of my students write out five combining forms, suffixes, prefixes or terms. Secondly, they had to write their choice on the board and the rest of the class were able to provide the meaning, if they knew it. It was great, the entire class was involved for once.
I have learned that if you are not one of the 20% of folks that have natural artistic ability, taking time to draw anatomical parts is important. Drawing on the fly (during class time) has proven to be unsuccessful and inaccurate for me. However, when I take the time to draw my pictures prior to class, they usually are much more discernable.
Liz, I hadn't tried battleship yet, but this is a good idea for a variety of learners who are analytical. I will try it.
Battleship - students play in diads and students have question cards. When they his a battleship, in order to stick their peg in they have to answer a question correctly.
Your school must appreciate how you were willing to step in and help, Linda!
Flash cards are great tools, and the best have both pictures and words on them.
i've only taught it one time as a last minute decision to help my school in time of need
I have asked my students to draw and label their own diagrams etc.
We have used flash cards in class as well as our own version of 'Jeopardy' where the students 'buzz' in for prizes.
I have used charades before for body movements. I had the students each come up with the body movement and they acted them out and the class had to guess. I like the idea of giving them the term and having them act it out. Jeopardy is always fun. It is amazing how competative some of the quieter students are.
Role playing is a method that has worked for me. Form teams of two - a "nurse" and a "patient" (rotate teams for each lab) from a list of approved procedures the "nurse" must explain the procedure to the "patient". If the "nurse" is 100% correct then the procedure may be preformed. (under the direct supervision of the class instructor and lab instructor) then reverse roles.
I am often inspired by watching my two daughters learn.
I have used games like jeopardy, and scrabble - in Spanish - to assist in the learning process.
I have heard of the benefits of mind mapping.
I bet that was quite a play, Tracy. I also am sure your students really learned that content after interacting with it in active ways. Thanks for sharing your idea, I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing your idea. I outline the way I have used baseball and football in course 311. I appreciate your creativity and willingness to share what has worked for you.
I hope you have one or two new ideas you can incorporate. Have a wonderful New Year!
