I am constantly working to have more student participation and less lecture in my course. My technical instructor used to say that you have to read something, write something, say something and then hear something in order to remember it. This gets all of the senses involved.
Thomas,
this is a great strategy to cement these new concepts into the minds of the learners.
Dr. Ryan Meers
maria,
I love case studies as it does really show how the concepts learned apply in real life.
Dr. Ryan Meers
I am going to get the students involved and in teams come up with a way that students can remember a specific point that was covered in the days lesson. Then have them share that strategy with the class.
When introducing something new I will try to first talk about as I show pictures/video ect.as I pass around what it is we are discussing. As a recap I put it in a real life use this way I have used all levels of learning in my classroom.
I will ask students to do a case study based on s set of questions or guide I will give. This will allow them to look back and apply the things they learned from the class.
Lynn,
stories are definitely a powerful & effective way to help our students learn more effectively.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Samuel,
this is a great technique as it helps the more tactile students be able to use that sense of touch.
Dr. Ryan Meers
One thing that I have found to be helpful is a good story to show an example. I facilitate healthcare students, so there are endless stories to go with different topics. And these sometimes humorous stories help students retain certain information about special materials we are learning.
When I teach a class I will pass around the physical objects that I'm talking about and then retest students on what it is later on by giving a short quiz or sometimes I play memory and ask them what the objects are after teaching about them.
I will apply this to a unit on sensory and perception through utilization of backwards chaining and primacy. Rather than delving in with the technical jargon of the systems of the body, I will discuss the overall function (example of a condition in which the body uses sensation to cause a reaction- removal of hand from a burning object). I would follow (or possibly initiate conversation) with a visual demonstration that includes participation from the learners. With an emotional connection in place and an overall picture of what is going on, I would then delve into the technical jargon to describe the processes. I would additionally throughout this experience continue to connect with previous learning (neurons, brain activity, etc).
Karen,
using personal experiences & knowledge is a great technique.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Relating to the students learning needs and making it interesting will help with retention.
At the beginning of eht class I explain the dishes we will be creating in class and ask for feed back on who is familiar with the dishes and what memories they associate with ecah dish
we then taste each componant of eacn dish as the dish is being created.
Once teh items are concluded I then ask the class to compare thier memories of the dish with today and for those unfamliar with the items I ask them to tell the class what the flavors remind them off.
I teach simulation and using scenarios that the students can relate with certainly help with learning retention.
I use their life experiences to create case studies that they use; they decide how they proceed in their plan of care based on a prepared outline. They are then able to compare the outcome of their intervention with textbook scenarios and get to understand the rationale behind their actions.
When teaching a culijnary class, I begin asking if anyone is familiar with the item we will be producing and what can they tell me about it. It engages them , allows them to show off their knowledge and recall memories of the food.
Memories in HVAC I address alot , now thinking about it. However I don't really think I looked at it in this way, that was very enlightning.
Alejandro,
this is a great approach as it helps set the stage for learning as well as helping to connect to real life.
Dr. Ryan Meers
I like to start asking if some one knows about the subject and to tell me what they know about it. Then i try to be very visual using slides with pictures and diagrams ant tie the subject to the daily life examples.
Laura,
this is a great way to help them recall what they've already learned & to attach the new information to the previous.
Dr. Ryan Meers
