In this module, I learned that one of the essential skills of a successful instructor is the ability to reengage the learner at intervals. There is also 90% retention of the information learned if there 6 exposures within 30 day period.
Lecturing is an ongoing learing process. I never really thought about how fast I talk. I have been told by students but when I saw how many words should be in a minute that make a lot of sense.
Excellent lesson on how to create an active learning enviornment for all.
I have learned from this module is that if we have a positive, memorable link with our peers if we engage and become interested in each other (bonding).
Create a active learning atmosphere.
Emotions go to long term memory, experiences that do not involve emotions are forgotten, Provide variety and focus on the learner. 80% of the average population are visual learners
That most people need to see and hear something 6 times before committing it to memory!
Great review of increasing student learning and retention.
Speed of speech is much slower than the speed of thought-- which means if you don't actively engage students their mind will wander. Makes so much sense!
I have seen all those signs (which I did not know had unique names) not only in myself as a student but in my students too!
Interactive activities do engage the learner and we, as instructors, need to be more creative in our classroom. This is a challenge for me but one I am willing to continue to take on.
I thought it was very interesting that it takes 6 times of learning something to really know and retain it 90% after 30 days.
It's important to learn the signs of student fatigue and to engage them with active learning concepts.
From this unit I learned that six repetitions must occur for learning to move from the short term to long term memory. I always thought it was three times of repetition so I will be sure to incorporate this extra review to have better information retention in my class. I will also try to create learning segments of 10-20 minutes to ensure productivity and active participation.
It takes 6 exposures to information/concepts to have 90% retention. Reinforces the importance of teaching content using multiple methods.
It is really important that the students learn during a lecture and not just endure it.
