I think latin was the most useful language I took in school. I cannot say hello or how are you in latin ,but I can do a thousand other things in the medical field that are helpful. So ,learning prefix and suffix letters on cards would be most useful
Kathaleen, you are lucky to have friend who could create the words with friends board. This is a nice addition to review activities that is current and memorable.
Michele Deck
Hi Kathaleen,
I really like your idea of the BINGO game and Jeopardy. I have played Jeopardy with my anatomy class but not medical terminology. I will have to give it a try. Thanks!
Hi Terry,
I have found flash cards to be very helpful. The best way I learned how to spell medical words correctly was to take 10 words at a time and rewrite them over and over for 20 minutes and I would say them out loud while I was writing them. Then I would take a 5 minute break and do another 10 words. This was very helpful for me to learn to spell them correctly. Joan
I encourage the use of flash cards - but also remind students that they might learn by oher methods. Writing and re-writing the words helps some of them. I also do a Terminology BINGO game. I read the definition and you have to find the word on your BINGO card. We laugh and have a good time - but it gives that reinforcement and repetition. We have also done Jeopardy. Each group is different, so I have to see what works best each term. I'm also always on the look out for something new. A co-worker's husband just made us a huge Words With Friends Board - that's been fun too.
Beth, some educators think that lecture only works to teach students, that all students can adapt. By your post, I see you are student focused and I would like to be in your class.
Michele Deck
I agree Memorization is key, but different students respond different ways. I've noticed that flash cards don't always work for mine. Some of my students use music as a tool and create songs. I've also been thinking about introducing pictography. I think it might help form a more familiar association.
I agree. The best way to learn is by memorization. I do drills in my class to promote memorization. Flash cards, jeopardy, associations. Whatever works and makes it fun!
Julia, your father had a larger picture of Latin's usefulness for you. It's good that it has helped you.
Michele Deck
I agree with your technique. My father was a surgeon, and required all five of his children to take two years of Latin in highschool. I thought he was crazy at the time, but the Latin roots have helped me so much in my Audiology course work, as well as in the classroom by helping my students.
