Instructional Theories & Applications

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Tasia VanderVegt

Personal Problem Solving

One of the best methods I have found with helping student begin to think critically and be reflective thinkers is to have them work through a problem-solving method using a problem they are having in their own lives. I think this helps them connect with the concept and allows them to see the value of the process outside of the classroom setting.

Michael Wynne

Adult Learner Motivation

1.Internal based 2. Improve job skills 3. Must be relevant 4. Adjust to stages of life

Michael Wynne

Graphic Organizers

I use these in my anatomy class to show how each component of the body builds it in the whole body. I then use this same approach to show how they will use the things they are learning in their daily careers.

Michael Wynne

Using students needs

I believe their goals/aspirations could be ask a question on the pre-test and then incorporated in with the knowledge based questions.

Michael Wynne

Interesting Module

Interesting in theory, difficult to appeal to various learning styles in the class room but this is the challenge isn't?

Michael Wynne

Theories Of Learning

Out of all the factors discussed that influence learning does one trump over the other or they all equally weighted?

Ashley Travis

Different Teaching Tools

I employ many different teaching tools such as lecture, power-point and Youtube video as a means to help my students retain information.

Ashley Travis

Opening students eyes

I believe it is important to relate course work to real world experiences. I have learned over the years, students often have a hard time understanding how course work relates to their future career. I make it a point to connect those dots for them.

Ashley Travis

Assessment

I use an online assessment with my students to determine what type of learning style they learn best with. I have found that it can be an icebreaker for students.

Ashley Travis

Instructors

I believe it is important for students to be active participants in class. I personally, cut my lectures short to include time for questions.

Jean Gordon

Experiential Learning

My reflective question remains is how can we more effectively incorporate experiential learning into our courses? Our adult learners have so much to share and we need to allow them to focus on the practical application of knowledge rather than theoretical considerations. Jean

Marshall Welsh CHEP

Getting to Know Your Students and their needs

Some time ago I felt that I could be more effective if I offered the students a brief questionaire pertaining to their work experience, reasons for choosing our school, and hopes and aspirations after graduation. Now I'm going to integrate an assessment of their learning preferences, beginning with those offered in the "Learning Preference Module". Have you used such an assessment, and how has this benefited you and your learners?

Nelida Ofray

How to manage differents types of learning process

As instructor you need to be very attentive on how the students react to a specific situation and be prepare to help them situated on their correct learning process.

Paul Savio

Templates as Scaffolds

I've found showing students how to create text and excel templates to be very helpful for their learning, and time saving too.

Paul Savio

Relative relevance

If you do use youtube and wikipedia sources as examples, it's important to show students that this material may not be the most accurate on that topic.

Paul Savio

Great ideas

This will really help me reach some of my students. Teaching at a music school, I will show students how to listen, and not look at the music.

Paul Savio

Is this possible?

Has anyone seen this recent news? It suggests you can possibly learn better, not sure what to think, I need to read up on it more. http://www.npr.org/2014/01/04/259552442/want-perfect-pitch-you-could-pop-a-pill-for-that

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Pamela O\'Dwyer

Learning Process

A hard process for some because we are all so different. My students have been out of school for a long time so getting that process going is sometimes tough. I start slow with one chapter and skills building to 2 a week. Seeing the light go on is such a fulfilling thing and knowing they get it. Learning to study sometimes needs some instruction and I try and do that and use examples. What ever it takes I will do my best to make it happen for my kids. Everyone deserves a chance at a life they can be proud of. How do you teach the learning process? P O'Dwyer

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Pamela O\'Dwyer

Quiz Me

I give a lot of quizzes and with anatomy I give sections of the body to color and write in the word parts-medical. I do review and give them a heads up for when the test is coming. I do multi media where I may show a heart transplant and then we talk about it. It gives them a chance to use their medical terminology. I also do tutor my slower ones and help them with spelling. What other methods do others use for retention? P O'Dwyer

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Pamela O\'Dwyer

Student Needs

Finding out what works it the key and that is learning your students and knowing what they need to succeed. I like giving playdo and having them sculpt something they like to do. Watching them work so hard on a small project is a great thing. Getting that same attitude built into skills and giving praise is a good thing. Socioeconomic status changes things a bit as well as diversity. One child may need more praise and attention where another likes to stand alone. Its finding the key to every lock....Do you have a special task? P O'Dwyer

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