Retention through carefull explaination!
I like to do what usually works well for everyone. Carefully explain each part, why it is required and how it works. I usually have retention rates in the high 80's and up. So, It seems the method works.
I agree about repitition...most things I have learned were aquired this way (putting your finger on something hot normally takes ONE time to learn!). It is a proven concept that works well with almost all learners. My course material is rarely seen by my students before signing up so showing details of why & how then repeating the process brings them up to speed very soon.
Greetings Michell!
I have recently been in a classroom with adults with challenging backgrounds. It was a professional and career development program. In about the 3rd week, I had a student to said, "have you noticed that the same thing has been said just in different ways"? Another way of looking at repetition.
Good job and keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Hello:
I think that is a good way . I also use the same method and it also work for me.
Hi Steven!
I think repetition is the cornerstone of learning! I can't begin to remember how many times I had to practice/repeat my multiplication tables when in school. There are some of you who didn't have that experience (age considered) but it worked. I don't need a calculator for muliplying!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I believe that careful explanation is necessary for retention of vital information. I like to repeat important information several times to subconsciously clue the students. Details are nice to expand on ideas, but too much can overwhelm.
Good morning Armando!
Please share with me your techniques for balancing student learning.
Thanks,
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
details are so important as long as they are retating the information. its a diffucult balance
I like simple,Jose, I try to gauge retention based on the lowest scoring students. Then i try to focus specifically on helping improve their future scores during class presentations. If i can get the low scoring students to mix with the high scoring students, all of the grades improve.
I agree with the overload. Being that the skill and experiance levels of my students are very limited, i prefer to simplify my course matrial so everyone can understand it.
Good morning Michael!
It's my oppinion from reading the forum materials is that it is retention of what a student learns in the classroom. That learning is enhanced by all of the things that ED107 has discussed - classroom setting; facilitating learning rather than instructing; identifiying difference learning styles so that individual students needs can be met, etc.
Thanks so much for taking the time to think through what you have been reading.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Is that retention of memory or in the class itself?
I too am a stickler for providing information in detail. I also give them the info on what it will do when it is broken or out of adjustment/spec.
Sometimes it can be information overload for the students.
