The instructional strategies described in the resources I explored this week correlate with the principles of cognitive learning theory. These strategies enhance students' ability to retrieve, use, and organize information about a topic (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007). For example, Concept Mapping helps learners visualize ideas and connections between ideas by replicating the network model of memory (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009). It is a graphical way of connecting and organizing ideas which can then be turned into an outline for a report. Another strategy, note taking, allows students to take information and turn it into a new form by writing down only the important information and putting it into their own words. The strategies described in this week's resources correlate with the principles of cognitive learning theories because they can help students with their short term memory; students can use these strategies to elaborate on information; students can use images and text to help learn new concepts; and giving students experiences that they can tie their learning to (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009).
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Bridging learning theory, instruction, and technology. Baltimore: Author.
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
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Brian,
ReplyDeleteNote-taking is something that many of students are having problems with. Even with guidance of what to write and so forth, they either write everything down, or not enough. I know that when I formulate my lessons, I have to do it in an outline form so that students will have organized notes for them to take home. Even though, I teach Mathematics, students still need to know how to outline for notes and organize their thoughts. Mapping is a great way to introduce types of numbers because there are so many subsets. With students interacting with their new found knowledge, they are able to make connections with previous knowledge.
Hi Jennifer and Brian, I also find organizers help me, the teacher to stay organized and focused, allowing the students to more easily decipher what the important points of the lesson are.
ReplyDeleteNote taking seems to be about taking down what is most important in a way that will help you remember the information that is being presented. Different ways work for different kids and is our job to provide different avenues for successful note taking to ensure they are receiving the information being taught.
ReplyDeleteI find that teaching note taking is a very challenging skill. I usually provide an outline to guide my students through a lesson to help them stay focused. However, each year my students complete a research paper for the Illinois State History Fair. I teach them an organized way to conduct their research. Each student uses a simple file folder and attaches 50 colored note cards with 10 pink, 10 blue, 10 green, etc. all together. Then students create 5 essential questions to guide their research. One question is written on each set of colored note cards. They are then required to write 5 facts on each note card that answers that essential question. It is a great way to help them get organized. I was thinking that I might be able to use this skill on a smaller scale, but I have not tried it yet.
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