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Research On Affective Teaching Strategies
Uncertain reward, Bristol and York Universities
12,150 year eight pupils across
the south-west, north-west and Yorkshire will be asked to spin a ‘Wheel of
Fortune’ to determine how many points they receive for answering quiz questions
correctly.
Neuroscience findings suggest
that learning is improved when the reward for success is uncertain.
Pupils will compete in quiz
teams to gain points will be determined by spinning a Wheel of Fortune.
Evidence suggests that not
being sure of a reward increases dopamine levels in the brain and engagement in
learning.
Dr Paul Howard Jones, Bristol
University said, “We know answering questions in class is important for
students' learning but, based on our understanding of the brain's reward
system, we will be encouraging all students to continuously answer questions as
part of a game. Students will need a combination of luck and learning to win.
Current research suggests this is more motivating and effective for students'
learning.
“Games in the classroom may do
more than just make learning fun. Evidence suggests they can stimulate the
brain's reward system in ways that accelerate learning. We're very excited
about the chance to test this idea.”
Learning Counterintutive Concepts, Birkbeck University of London
Around 9,000 pupils across 100
primary schools in London, the North West and the Midlands will be taught how
to ignore prior knowledge.
Children in years three and
five will be given 15 minutes of exercises, three times a week at the beginning
of maths and science lessons.
The aim is to train the pupil
to ‘turn-off’ their initial response to a problem and, instead, give a more
delayed and reflected answer.
Exercises will help children
realise that elephants and mice have the same size cells, or the world is round
despite seeming flat. Professor Denis Mareschal, of Birkbeck, University of
London, said: "Learning difficult concepts often involves ignoring prior
ideas, which can be incorrect.
"Kids often rush to give
quick answers to questions, so helping them to pause and reflect before
answering may be key in improving their understanding of important conceptss in
science and maths, which often rely on non-obvious ideas.
"We're delighted we have
the opportunity to put this to the test."
Fit to Study, Oxford University
and Oxford Brookes
10,500
pupils from 70 schools across Oxfordshire will take part in three 40 minute
sessions of aerobic exercises each week/
Neuroscience
evidence has shown several beneficial effects of exercise on brain function,
increasing attention spans and helping to grow both grey and white matter.
Exercise
also has the immediate benefit of increasing blood flow to the brain which is
important for the generation of new neurons.
Evidence
has suggested that learning is increased if activities are new and physically
challenging, so the exercises will force children to become breathless, while
also teaching motor skills.
Professor
Heidi Johansen-Berg, a Welcome Trust Senior Research Fellow at the University
of Oxford, said: “Children are living increasingly sedentary lives and there is
considerable scope for increasing their activity levels. We all know that
exercise is good for the body, but research suggests that it’s also good for
the brain.
"We
therefore think that making PE lessons more active could boost subsequent
lesson performance and academic outcomes over a longer time, but the only way
to know for sure is to test the idea. I’m looking forward to working with
schools to find out more.”
Here are 7 primary
learning styles:
Visual (Spatial) – These individuals learn
best through pictures, images, and spatial understanding
Aural (Auditory) – These individuals learn
best through sound and music
Verbal (Linguistic) – These individuals learn
best through words, verbal and/or written
Physical (Kinesthetic) – These individuals learn
best through experience and rely on the sense of touch
Logical (Mathematical) – These individuals learn
best through logic and reasoning
Social (Interpersonal) – These individuals learn
best through group interaction
Solitary (Intrapersonal) – These individuals learn best through self-study
Visual Learners
To help
your visual learner grasp concepts faster, teach them through pictures, icons,
charts, diagrams, and color coded information. For example, if you are
teaching a kid how to tie their shoes, walk them through step by step
instructions with each step illustrated. Use shoe laces that are half one
color and half another to help them identify which side is which. If you
are teaching an academic subject like rain forest ecosystems, allow kids to
research topics using graphics and compile their findings into a poster.
Visual learners can also retain information better if it has been
categorized according to colors. Try color coding the parts of speech
when you read together to teach grammar. As a teacher (official or
unofficial), always have different colored pens, pencils, markers, labels, and
sticky notes on hand.
Here are 7 primary
learning styles:
Visual (Spatial) – These individuals learn
best through pictures, images, and spatial understanding
Aural (Auditory) – These individuals learn
best through sound and music
Verbal (Linguistic) – These individuals learn
best through words, verbal and/or written
Physical (Kinesthetic) – These individuals learn
best through experience and rely on the sense of touch
Logical (Mathematical) – These individuals learn
best through logic and reasoning
Social (Interpersonal) – These individuals learn
best through group interaction
Solitary (Intrapersonal) – These individuals learn best through self-study
Visual Learners
To help
your visual learner grasp concepts faster, teach them through pictures, icons,
charts, diagrams, and color coded information. For example, if you are
teaching a kid how to tie their shoes, walk them through step by step
instructions with each step illustrated. Use shoe laces that are half one
color and half another to help them identify which side is which. If you
are teaching an academic subject like rain forest ecosystems, allow kids to
research topics using graphics and compile their findings into a poster.
Visual learners can also retain information better if it has been
categorized according to colors. Try color coding the parts of speech
when you read together to teach grammar. As a teacher (official or
unofficial), always have different colored pens, pencils, markers, labels, and
sticky notes on hand.
Aural Learners
Aural
learners thrive on teaching techniques that involve sound. Making up a
story or a song with the directions or the main concepts of the lesson will
help this type of learner succeed. Encourage them to rewrite the lyrics
to their favorite songs to learn new things. You can also use music to
set the mood of the learning environment. If the kids are taking an exam,
trying playing some classical music. If you need them to be excited about
something they find boring (math, grammar, history, could be anything), play
some pump-it-up music for a few minutes. For younger children, use oral
storytelling and sing-alongs to teach important lessons. For example, if
you are teaching about different body parts, sing the “Heads, Shoulders, Knees,
and Toes” song.
Verbal Learners
Verbal
learning centers on the use of words. Copying down phrases and words,
taking their own notes during lectures, reading out loud, listening to audio
recordings, and discussions are effective teaching methods and techniques for
this type of learner. Teach spelling by having them write out the word
correctly multiple times on a piece of paper or on a white board. Help
your children understand rules by writing them on a poster board that they can
see and refer to. If your kids are interested in writing, learn how to help them write a
mystery story that they can be proud of.
Physical Learners
Physical
learners learn through “doing”. Encourage kids to build, create, act
things out, and experience what they are learning. If you are teaching
about Ancient Rome, allow kids to build models of ancient buildings and
historical sites. If they are not good at building models and structures,
try having your students act out what they are learning in a skit, improv, or a
play. Field trips, technology, and playing games are also effective
teaching methods for physical learners. For example, if you are teaching
the angles of triangles in geometry, bring the lesson out to the basketball
court. You can have two students demonstrate and make different angles
while standing next to the basketball hoop. Experimentation is also a
good method to use. Encourage kids to learn from their mistakes and
failed attempts. If you are trying to teach kids about entrepreneurship, a
subject that is very hands on, try taking this course to learn more about
effective teaching methods.
Logical
Learners
Logical
learners need to know the elusive “why?”. The answer “because” or “it just is”
will never sit right with them. They will excel at following complicated
directions and using technology and games to reach learning outcomes.
You can learn more on how to teach with technology and connect
with your students with this course. Children who are logical
learners often go on to be engineers or mathematicians, as both of these
professional fields typically follow logical rules. Trying using problem
solving as a way to learn new material. For example, have the kids
develop a hypothesis that they can test. Discuss the results on whether
failed or succeeded and ask them why this was the case. You may be
surprised how they articulate their answers.
Social Learners
Social
learners thrive on interpersonal communications and learn best in a group
atmosphere. You can teach to this learning style through role playing, group
projects, volunteering, service projects, and debates. Let kids engage
with others, facilitate discussions, and encourage collaboration. You
will also find that social learners can make great pen pals.
Solitary Learners
Solitary
learners prefer individual teaching or self-paced learnings. Being in
group situations can cause anxiety and lead to them shutting down. Try
centering your lesson plans around things they are already interested in and
use their interest as a vessel to learn new things. For example, if you
have a child obsessed with airplanes you can use this to teach about gravity,
weather, physics, motivation, cultural differences, motivation, or even
cooking. Solidary learners will also enjoy watching how-to-videos and
reading to learn new things.
Aural
learners thrive on teaching techniques that involve sound. Making up a
story or a song with the directions or the main concepts of the lesson will
help this type of learner succeed. Encourage them to rewrite the lyrics
to their favorite songs to learn new things. You can also use music to
set the mood of the learning environment. If the kids are taking an exam,
trying playing some classical music. If you need them to be excited about
something they find boring (math, grammar, history, could be anything), play
some pump-it-up music for a few minutes. For younger children, use oral
storytelling and sing-alongs to teach important lessons. For example, if
you are teaching about different body parts, sing the “Heads, Shoulders, Knees,
and Toes” song.
Verbal Learners
Verbal
learning centers on the use of words. Copying down phrases and words,
taking their own notes during lectures, reading out loud, listening to audio
recordings, and discussions are effective teaching methods and techniques for
this type of learner. Teach spelling by having them write out the word
correctly multiple times on a piece of paper or on a white board. Help
your children understand rules by writing them on a poster board that they can
see and refer to. If your kids are interested in writing, learn how to help them write a
mystery story that they can be proud of.
Physical Learners
Physical
learners learn through “doing”. Encourage kids to build, create, act
things out, and experience what they are learning. If you are teaching
about Ancient Rome, allow kids to build models of ancient buildings and
historical sites. If they are not good at building models and structures,
try having your students act out what they are learning in a skit, improv, or a
play. Field trips, technology, and playing games are also effective
teaching methods for physical learners. For example, if you are teaching
the angles of triangles in geometry, bring the lesson out to the basketball
court. You can have two students demonstrate and make different angles
while standing next to the basketball hoop. Experimentation is also a
good method to use. Encourage kids to learn from their mistakes and
failed attempts. If you are trying to teach kids about entrepreneurship, a
subject that is very hands on, try taking this course to learn more about
effective teaching methods.
Logical
Learners
Logical
learners need to know the elusive “why?”. The answer “because” or “it just is”
will never sit right with them. They will excel at following complicated
directions and using technology and games to reach learning outcomes.
You can learn more on how to teach with technology and connect
with your students with this course. Children who are logical
learners often go on to be engineers or mathematicians, as both of these
professional fields typically follow logical rules. Trying using problem
solving as a way to learn new material. For example, have the kids
develop a hypothesis that they can test. Discuss the results on whether
failed or succeeded and ask them why this was the case. You may be
surprised how they articulate their answers.
Social Learners
Social
learners thrive on interpersonal communications and learn best in a group
atmosphere. You can teach to this learning style through role playing, group
projects, volunteering, service projects, and debates. Let kids engage
with others, facilitate discussions, and encourage collaboration. You
will also find that social learners can make great pen pals.
Solitary Learners
Solitary
learners prefer individual teaching or self-paced learnings. Being in
group situations can cause anxiety and lead to them shutting down. Try
centering your lesson plans around things they are already interested in and
use their interest as a vessel to learn new things. For example, if you
have a child obsessed with airplanes you can use this to teach about gravity,
weather, physics, motivation, cultural differences, motivation, or even
cooking. Solidary learners will also enjoy watching how-to-videos and
reading to learn new things.
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