Adding demonstration to a course will result in a significant increment in the effectiveness of the course.
I agree. Adding examples helps students to see what is expected of them. It's something that I also prefer.
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- Jul 2023
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edtechbooks.org edtechbooks.org
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Motivation comes from learning; the greatest motivation comes when people learn.
This is something I've witnessed first hand during my practicum. The more students seemed to understand the material they were learning, the more motivated they were to pay attention and engage with the material.
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clarissasorensenunruh.com clarissasorensenunruh.com
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Active learning techniques often stimulate neurons by piquing student interest, tying concepts to other topics or real life, and relieving student stress by evaluating student learning through low stakes formative assessments.
I'm not surprised by this. When I was in school, summative assessments seemed to be a priority and little opportunities were given to tie new concepts to life experiences. That may explain why I have a hard time remembering many of the teachings from my youth. I wonder how different my memory would be had these active learning techniques been used.
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These regions are associated with such functions as memory, the various senses, volitional control, and higher levels of cognitive functioning
This reminds me of how certain childhood memories can be triggered by different smells or even songs. I've had moments where I remember things that I thought I had long forgotten; it's a pretty incredible experience!
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