Jerri,
I've seen this too & have found that it works wonders in helping them recall the information; the visual is powerful.
Dr. Ryan Meers
It helps the students form a relationship between the material being taught and real life situations. It gives the student insight to what awaits them.
I really agree that memorable examples can allow students to make connections and will ultimately help in long term memory retention.
It gives the students something to relate the subject to. I love giving examples to my students from my past work experiences.
I love memorable examples - as often as I can include "Shock and Awe" (appropriatly) in my lesson, the better.
These examples are always instantly imprinted on the student - I remember telling a group of students in a service class that they should be "Server-ninja's" and described the attributes of these ninjas. It became an inside joke for the class the rest of the term. When correcting a student I would say "Is that very ninja like?"
It helps relate informaion better
Memorable examples can include scenarios that solidify the concepts presented previously. It helps the student package the material for recall later
When using examples from real-life experiences it gives students an opportunity to relate your topics to reality. Reality shows on television are popular, why not bring real-life into the classroom?
Charles,
I like to think of them as pegs on which the students can hang the concepts of the class. They definitely help with recall later on.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Memorable examples provides the student with relativity and they are easy to remember. If I can relate to your topic and examples, I am more likely to recall the information.
I always try to incorporate a story related to the course. It gives the content life. I find that a humorous story has an even greater impact.
Warren,
I agree that real life is key in the classroom. I could probably do without the drama of the reality shows though!
Dr. Ryan Meers
Warren,
I agree that real life is key in the classroom. I could probably do without the drama of the reality shows though!
Dr. Ryan Meers
I tell stories all the time, at least on a session, about successof previous students, how the concepts and skills apply to other coursework, to getting an internship, to ultimate employment. Have been in education long enough that I know more than a few graduates, with whom I keep in touch to keep abreast of what they are doing. These contacts then offer stories for each new class, I also call former students into the classroom to give a short tl=alk about their experience in the course.
Steven ,
this is a great strategy to help the students see they too can be successful.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Memorable examples are valuable because it helps the students relate to their own personal experience which helps him or her remember the course content better.
TERESITA,
yes the more we can use these memorable examples the more our students will probably retain the information.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Memorable examples and experiences provide a momentary break in the material presentation as well as provide time for the student to digest the material and reinforce the material with examples.
The more memorable examples we can use the better. The students will learn the information much faster and be able to remember it to recall it much better than just trying to memorize the information. Any type of situational story or comparison to something that they already know will work. Sometimes just a catchy phrase will do the trick. I still remember some of the stories my teachers told in my classes and that was 7 years ago!
I happen to agree, within reason as well. I have found my students to be more engaged when I am sharing a situation I have encountered myself or an experience I have had in the field that pertains to the subject at hand
