Color Coding Visual Method
I think using a visual method greatly helps students when studying, especially in med term. I suggest my students color code their flashcards so that when taking a test or a quiz. They'll remember the color of the word on their flashcard which then helps to trigger the definition of it. Works for some yet not for others. I explain this to the students. I encourage them to try it.
I THINK THAT COLOR CODING IS A VERY GREAT WAY FOR THE STUDENTS TO MEMORIZE THEIR WORDS . AT LEAST IF IT DOESNT WORK FOR ALL IT MAY WORK FOR SOME.
Christina, thank you for sharing this practice, easy to use visual idea. I hope you share it with your students.
Michele Deck
When I was in college, I color coded my anatomy cards by systems, and it really did help me retain the information. It helped me to visualize that card and what was written or drawn on each side. I completely forgot about this learning tool, which could definitely be useful in my classes.
Dale, I'm glad you can see the power in this simple to implement idea, and I hope you incorporate it in class soon.
Michele Deck
Color coding body systems was very helpful to my students learning not just words, but where they applied.
Good idea. I can see how this could really work.Thank you.
I use color coding visual methods when teaching my students how to dissect and figure out the parts of the DEA number verification process. It makes it easier for them to remember the definitions of the letters and helps them easily identify the numbers that must be added together in order to prove 8if the DEA number of the physician is valid or invalid.
As I have always been using color coding in work related issues, and therefire I have been applying it to my teaching. It works great for students, as I have noticed that once they get used to learning with colors, their grades have greatly improved. It's easy and not costly, but worth the ahead planning.
I suggest that my students highlight their textbooks in different colors, depending on prefixes, suffixes, etc. I also suggest that they get the spiral flash cards, that way they can put the word on the blank side and the definition or any notes on the lined side. It has really worked out well for the visual students.
Victoria, I will try neon cards myself.
Michele Deck
i agree visual methods can certainly help exspecially the neon cards
Michaela, you are smart to realize that to see value in an activity, you must get the student to try it before they reject it. Well done!
I have used color coding prefixes, suffixes, and root words for awhile now. I encourage all students to use it or give it a try. When I tutor a student, I ask them to try it for one system if I meet resistance to the suggestion.
I usually get their cooperation this way and they will try it.
When the student sees that it did work for them they then continue using this tool.
Ann, thank you so much for sharing this idea. I have color coded but have not used shapes before. I will try this now.
Another cool idea is AFTER they have studied but have trouble remembering certain words. They should cut the flashcard of the word they are having difficulty with into a DIFFERENT SHAPE (instead of leaving it a square/rectangle shape). For example, when a student cannot remember -ia or confuse it with the 2 letter pertaining to suffix's I tell the student to cut the -ia flashcard into a circle. Remembering the shape really helps to trigger the memory for a test or quiz.
Wow, this is interesting. I have never heard of this before. I will definitely suggest this to students in the future.
Kelly
Yes, I am amazed at the diverse ways learners devise to remember terminology.
I love the color-code idea, so simple and beneficial, I can understand the benefits....can't believe I havent thought of it before. I have one student that makes up songs and rhymies to remember her terms. They are very funny-she always entertains us with the latest. Its interresting to see what works for students, all are so different.
I never thought about adding color to also enhance the memory. It seems like a great idea.
