Tammy, I think a balance of spoken and written is an effective approach.
Michele Deck
Correct pronunciation of medical terminology words is vital for success when students enter into an externship program. It is also a reflection of the instructor. While crosswords prove very effective, I think we do our students an injustice if the words are not spoken repeatedly within the class. I find spelling bees very helpful for this.
Tina,I'm glad you have seen the importance of reinforcing spelling with this activity.
Michele Deck
Lydia, I like the element of surprise in this activity.
Michele Deck
I haven't used any of these type of activities, the match game could possibly be used with a code number and diagnosis/procedure to match again using their book
I think the individual activities are good for students. Spelling seems to be a big issue with a lot of students. I think it is a great idea to have word searches. I not only give the term for them to find but how many times they find it within the search because it's in the puzzle several times not just once. I think crosswords can help with the critical thinking in students. That is so vital in the healthcare field.
The activity I like the most in my classes is Jepordy. The students have to work in 3 groups and come up with their own questions that cannot be shared with the other groups until time for the game. I mix up the questions so when they choose the level they wan't $200 to $1000 questions I have the piles separated into easy question to difficult questions. No one ever knows what the question will be.
Julie, thank you for sharing the games your students created.
Michele Deck
I love the idea of the Mystery Word of the Week. I plan to use this in other classes as well. When I assigned my students to create a game to share with the class one made a game called match like the concentration game and another student created a game she called Headbandz. During the Headbandz game each student has an index card taped to his/her forehead with an element written on it. Each student asks questions to try to guess the element.
I love the idea of the Mystery Word of the Week. I plan to use this in other classes as well. When I assigned my students to create a game to share with the class one made a game called match like the concentration game and another student created a game she called Headbandz. During the Headbandz game each student has an index card taped to his/her forehead with an element written on it. Each student asks questions to try to guess the element.
Lois, I like teaching instruments with activities that move the students.
Michele Deck
Students love the challenge of crossword puzzles however jeopardy always gets them on their feet and brings them enjoyable challenges.
My students must learn the names of surgical instruments so we have relay races.....I find having the students get up and moving makes a huge difference in their grasp of information. As with everything else we must keep it varied to meet the needs of all our students.
I use a version of jeopardy for Med. Term and I have had good to great success with it. The students really enjoy it. I award bonus points at the end of the game.
alex, this is a good approach as a pre and post test.
Michele Deck
I like to give them the crossword puzzle to do as homework using their textbooks and then I wait 2 class days and I make them do the crossword puzzle in class without their textbooks to make sure they have retained the information
Wouter, this is a great strategy and I know you will have success using it.
Michele Deck
I think I will give the Matching Game a try in my next class. I always enjoyed this game as a child (and besides, children seem to have a natural ability to "beat" adults in such games). I believe this could be an interesting way to promote teamwork - which is so important in the healthcare setting - and reinforce the learning materials.
They like the crossword better it makes them think and reinforce the spelling.
Justin, I'm glad you like this idea.
Michele Deck
Lynn, it is smart to use what the learners respond positively to in class.
Michele Deck
