reviewing
I believe this is one of the most important parts of the day. A recap of the days events, learnings. Just last night a student was in the class room I asked what was new today (learned)One student said he didn't know how to remove the second gauge set now he does. And of courses you have the one that didn't learn anything. I thought you had never used a fish scale? answer I hadn't but I figured it out. So if you learn how to use it on your own what it doesn't count? It's funny sometimes how a student thinks and justafies his thinking process. But getting back to reviews you are correct it does give an idea of how the student absorded the information from the day. Reviews need to be done each and every day.
Allen,
Good way to read the class because you are doing a learning check with your review and this sets the stage for what content you will share in the class that day.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
yes,its critical in our fast paced learning enviroment,and I get a report card on how well I delivered the information the day before,not to mention getting a better feel for the class learning styles.
I like to give my students an outline of the days events followed by a recap and overview at the end of each class.
I like to have the students do a review during the 1st part of the class. I ask them to keep their books closed, and no notes. I ask questions about prior material, answer any questions about the prior material and then congratulate them on their effort. I also remind those who say " I haven't learned anything" what they HAVE learned and then re-affirm their learning which has taken place without their knowledge!
I agree. Giving time for the light bulb to come on increases their learning.
Hi Kimberlee,
I like your comment about the ah-ha moment being the next day. Sometimes new content needs some time to be soaked up in the brains of students and then they get it. Your review process is helping them to do just that.
Gary
I also think it is important to review not only at the end of the class but again the next day. It amazes me how the ah-ha moment will appear during review sessions. Repetitiveness of subject matter is so important for students to gain an understanding of material.
I take the first 15 minutes of the class to review. I ask the students specific questions regarding the material that was cover the day before. I put terms, ata or even a drawing on the white board and have the students give me as much information as they can. The I introdce the new subject material and follow that with a final review before the end of the cvlass.
Hi Sue,
Good way to bring the minds of the students back to the subject of the day through review. This way they can reflect on where they have been and then prepare their minds for where the class is going to go that session.
Gary
I take the first 10-15 minutes of the class for review. I put terms or topics on the board and have the students tell me as much information about each as they can. Then I continue with the new subject for the day and asking questions as I proceed through the lecture
I review daily always before and after class
Extremely important to ensure they aknoledge
the information.
Most of the time brings another set of question
asked previously on the daily subject or assignement.
Hello Cecil,
I agree. It is so important that I have actually incorporated the daily review on formal teacher observations. If an instructor is observed and the daily review is re-enforced the classroom becomes more successful.
Reviewing also helps to put a finer point on a subject where the student better understands what may have been a little hazy before. The review gives the student another opportunity to understand the subject.
YES,COULD NOT AGREE MORE,I LIKE TO TAKE THE LAST 15 MIN OF CLASS EVERY LECTURE DAY TO REVIEW.GIVES THOSE STUDENTS THAT WERE RELUCTANT TO ASK QUESTIONS TO HEAR THE INFORNATION AGAIN.
What a great idea to get all the students involved in the subject matter.This should get the students that normally would not say a word in class at least talking about the materil that was presented that day.
I often will ask students if there are any questons about what we went over during class. Most of the time, none of them will ask. Theye are afraid of looking bad in front of their peers. I use a fun thing at times. I have each student write down a question about todays lesson, put them in a hat and have each student draw a question to answer. We often have some pretty lively discussions.
need to incorporate more of this in my teaching.
Review and repetition are two powerful learning methods, certainly.
