adrian smith

problem solving has both short term and long term evaluations

The story about Dave Thomas  - and is an excellent example of reflective thinking. I try to get feedback from my students on how something may be performed better for their learning experience only to get mummbles as a response

Some students don't have any critical thinking skills and think they can simply pass the course by showing up

Critical Thinking allows better understanding and encourages effective communication.  students evaluate information, make better arguments, and help in decision making exercises.

Mnemonics along with guided notes and scaffolding are essential tools in assisting students in retaining new knowledge.  Some students retain information differently than others so it is beneficial to use different teaching techniques

Performing reviews allows students to retain more information. Hands on evolutions allows for more retention

As an educator understanding the multiple intelligences can help with facilitating learning that is more beneficial to all students that learn by using different techniques.

By performing hands on evolutions students retain roughly 70 % retention rate. Adults learn roughly 400 new items per year.

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