Operationalizing Educational Theory in Your Classes | Origin: ED312
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Teaching to the Learning Styles of Allied Health Students --> Operationalizing Educational Theory in Your Classes
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In the area in which I work, teaching and learning are applied with different learning methods, but all of them are aimed at ensuring that the student can understand what has been learned. It is not just about memorizing but also about having a critical and practical action to be able to apply what has been learned.
When teaching, incorporate examples utilizing the four of the eight methods of learning that was discussed in this content, so you are targeting each student based on their learning style as it fit within the four methods of learning, this will aid them in understanding the concept or instruction efficiently.
Utilize the different learning styles to teach and keep students engaged.
Use different methods of teaching to ensure all students are grasping the information.
Not all students have the same learning style. Your teaching style needs to meet all the different styles of learning
While studying "Operationalizing Educational Theory in Your Class" course, I learned that while I may know a subject well, I need to know how my students earn and apply it throughout my lecture. For instance, Kinesthetic in which an individual learns through touching or various actions. As an instructor in mathematics, I utilize this method through class participation where an individual would come up to the board and solve an equation. At the same time, have students in groups of two and work on a specific equation. Once completed, have students check with others to see if they arrived at the same answer. If not, they must figure out which group calculations were incorrect, make the corrections accordingly, and recheck with others.
I have learnt that there are 8 frames of mind of learners. In this module the first 4 frames of mind discussed excellently with example. This will be very much helpful to implement this method on my students.
Learning for students should be engaging and it should engage all students on their learning style.
I like the ideas for the loner.
Understanding the different types of learners and providing multiple learning tools, to engage each student becomes instrumental in their success. All forms of the learner provided in this course can be used for students.
There are 8 different learning styles.
Not all learners are the same. You have to adapt to individual types when creating lesson plans, this will always change as your classes change.
Being aware of different learning styles is so important. Changing out approach to reach as many students as possible is imperative.
Case studies can be used to help a student who is a deep thinker
Learning logs for the lone learner can promote reflection and enhance what to focus on for retention.
Tactile objects are good for helping the touchy or kinesthetic learner in helping make associations.
I learned of some different methods to engage my students.
Vary your teaching style to meet the needs of the learner.
The idea of passwords in the reading was novel. The idea of accumulating points toward a prize for pre-reading Q/A was also novel. I feel like I will utilize these ideas, as each cohort seems to struggle more than the previous with completing the pre-reading.
Recognizing the different learning styles and acting on them with individual students would be not only helpful for the students, but make the whole teaching process much more interesting.
I have had to learn to deal with students that do not readily interact during class. It has been a challenge to try and involve them. This course is encouraging me to consider that they learn in non-expected ways.
