Learning objectives and debriefing can be thought of as a quality control to be built into the classroom.
Simulation and games make learning engaging and keep learners focused.
Comment on jose cohetero's post: I think it would be great to have more simulation in the classroom and plan on incorporating more scenarios with my next term
Doris Owens
Taylor has good points for the instructor to recognize the different learning capabilities in the classroom.
Most people fall into 3 types of learning, visual, auditory and kinesthetic. You can learn from a combination of all 3 though.
You can use games and simulations during your teaching but students tend to learn more from simulations. The reason is simulations offer a real world experience which in return makes it easier to learn.
Stimulation and debriefing are two important parts of learning.
Simulations are very effective methods of learning. Best is using all possible methods and techniques.
The most important audit of an activity is making sure that it is aligned to the learning objectives for the session.
Debriefing is a great opportunity to help students understand the material better.
I learned how important the debriefing process is. Often we run out of class time and neglect the debriefing since there is so much content to cover. I plan to make the debriefing a necessary part of the learning process. I will also be looking into some alpha music for during group work. Chemistry can be frustrating for some students and this might help.
As new instructors we have to remember to engauge our students in ways that will promote the retention and the willingness to repeat the process because it is associated with pleasure and a pleasent envoronment.
I reallt like the ideas presented around the debriefing session and how that should play out following a learning avtivity. the process of reflecting back to the students what they learned and my not have fully accepted yet. Allowing the negative experiences to be aired out while also leading with follow up questions to the postive being drawn out. good stuff.
Stimulating students with a game like atmosphere and getting them to enjoy learning is a great way to teach.
Simulation activities tend to create a real life experience. Debriefing is important in understanding your students. Use activities that in include visual, auditory, and kinesthetic ways to teach.
Activities need to be meaningful, not just something to pass time.
Game are always a great tool in learning
Everyone has different learning styles, but we need to help students find out what works best for them and follow up to make sure they are adapting to the enviroment.
Simulations are great learning activities for all different type of learners.
Having games, like Jeopardy helps the students to stay engaged and learn the subject.
