Dawn, it is good you recognize when you need a break, too.
Michele Deck
I find if students participate at the board,for example I say the word, they have to come up and break the word up put the meaning underneath the prefix, combining form, suffix really helps. The students sitting also interact.
I agree this is one of the best ways for a student to learn and interact. I have not found one student who does not like it. Especially students who tend to be withdrawn will participate and it helps them to come out of their shell. I use it before a quiz to reinforce their study time,to teach medical terminology or any subject that require terminology as a game and after a lecture to engage my students. I encourage all instructors to try it.
Connie, thank you for giving such a positive endorsement of this idea.
Michele Deck
Agreed, I have found that everyone becomes involved, even those who tend to keep in the background. I teach a night class and my students often come into class already fatigued and present a particular challenge. Just getting up and going to the board helps to re-engage them and re-energize the class as a whole.
