The class was asked to take a guess on percentages based on the relationship between the way we learn and the amount of information that is retained in our memory.
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How We Learn
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My Guess
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Actual Data
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When we read/ Reading
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20%
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10%
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When we hear/ Lecture
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20%
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5%
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When we see & hear/ Audiovisual
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40%
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20%
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Demonstration
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30%
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30%
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When we discuss/ Discussion Group
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60%
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50%
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When we do things
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70%
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75%
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When we teach others
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90%
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95%
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It is amazing to me how ineffective simply reading or lecturing is for remembering a concept. Despite our designated "learning types" this data holds true. You may believe you learn best through lecture; however, you may be unaware of your true potential if you were to do instead of hear. Learning this information made me seriously think about my future lesson in my classroom. I plan to incorporate a variety of learning approaches in my class with an emphasis on actions and discussions with optimal participation resulting in wonderfully intelligent learners who can also teach the topic. Teaching others results in twice the learning! :)
Why Should We Study History?
I was assigned to answer the following objective for homework:
Identify four goals and purposes for the study of history.
There are many reasons why we would study history both in schools and in general. I have provided several reasons through the program Prezi.
Bring A Period of History to Life:
This is the most interesting social studies activity I have ever discovered. I enjoyed this activity during class which means that a student would love this just as much. Getting a surprise artifact that has to do with the lesson is meaningful. Once the students get their hands on an artifact, the lesson becomes real. A hands-on activity that can convey an abstract concept is essential is the student finding meaning in the concept.
I have made a list of guidelines regarding the use of artifact bags that I plan to utilize.
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