I have asked students to write their own quiz questions for the class to use during review. I'll have them prepare three questions that they think will stump the other students, with the caveat that they themselves must know the answer to their questions. Sometimes I will have them present their own questions, and other times I will act as the facilitator, divide the class into groups, and have them play a game where they compete for the most points based on correct answers given. The winning team members get stickers, small trinkets, or even candies.
Lisa, you have created a safe environment for learning, by making it safe to make a mistake and learn from it.
Michele Deck
I have created role playing activities that get the students to participate with each other hands on. This way, the students can actually connect the dots between learning and actually working in a provider's office. The atmosphere is non threatening and if they make a mistake, they are not punished.
I USE THE SONG "STAYING ALIVE" TO TEACH CPR, STUDENTS FEEDBACK HAS ALWAYS BEEN THAT THEY REMEMBER THE SONG AND HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN HOW TO DO STEPS OF CPR PLUS KEEP UP WITH THE AMOUNT OF COMPRESSIONS IN 1 FULL MINUTE, IT IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE TOOLS I HAVE USED
Ashley, this tool is a great assessment and resource. If the students are willing to share their results with their peers, it can be a great team building activity, too!
Michele Deck
We give a multiple intelligence survey to new students every session to evaluate what learning style they are prior to starting courses.
therese, thank you for sharing your magnet matching game. An active and involving approach is a great strategy.
Michele Deck
I use a magnet matching exercise on the board to help students associate drug names and their classifications. The students and I use silly word parts/sayings to help them associate which drug names and classifications go together. I have them work in pairs. Sometimes we will make a racing game out of it. It appeals to several types of learners.
Lisa, really great teachers strive to amend and change classes as needed. I'm glad you have done that.
Michele Deck
I have learned to change my way of thinking that if I do something the same way I will always get the same results. I have changed, in particular, my teaching of pharmacology because I have found that when the students participate in a hands-on game to learn abbreviations, they remember them much better.
