How+We+Learn

I think people learn through many different methods, as a general rule though, I believe that the more engaging the lesson presented, the more the students learn. I am personally an audio/visual learner. I like to listen to what the instructor has to say and also be able to see an outline of the lesson so I connect what I hear with what I see. Many people also find it helpful to be able to touch what they are learning about, either through a model or a "hands on" project they can really sink their teeth into. I think that the most effect way to help your students learn the lesson is to try and appeal to all of the methods of leanring so you can encompass your entire class. Recently, I learned how to ice skate, yes I know, kinda sad that I am in college and haven't learned to ice skate, but anyway, the best way to learn how to do something like ice skate is to jump in and try it out for yourself. You can watch all the videos of ice skaters you want and read countless books on the proper form and balance, but until you get the chance to do it for yourself, you really don't know much about ice skating. I think this can be applied to the classroom. Students learn best when they are given the opportunity to experience it for themselves. By giving them a chance to try something and prove themselves they will be more motivated to give the project their best efforts.