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What strategies have you used to accommodate different learning styles in a lab environment?
Pauline,
Students teaching each other is found to be one of the most effective ways for students to retain what they learn.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Natarsha ,
Try to engage the older students by asking about their backgrounds and experience and how that has prepared them for their current studies.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I put students in groups that include different learning styles. When doing lab procedures I have them do peer reviews as well as my feedback. When doing peer reviews they take more pride in the work that they are doing, knowing that a peer will be evaluating them. They also learn to take constructive criticism from each other that in turn teaches them skills for when they are out in there chosen profession.
I too have a wide range of age of students. I incorporate different styles as well. Also, I aware that older students have a harder time with time constraints. I use every available aid that I can
I agree with you. I also have a wide range of age in my classroom. It is often hard to find a good balance with learning styles. I often just have to listen to their concerns and try different things to get everyone engaged in the learning process. You definetly have to mix things up. this was a good class for ideas on how to do that.
Irving,
Visual, verbal, and kinesthetic. That is multiple learning styles. Thank you.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I have incorporated youtube videos in my classroom to show the task/skill, then I have them demonstrate the task in the lab. Afterwards I would give the students the opportunity to practice their skills in the lab. Then I would eventually test them on their ability to do the task.
Joshua,
Engaging students certainly helps learning. Sharing your experiences helps gives students perspective.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
In order to capture my students attention I tell them about experiences I have had. Some bad and some good, this gives them an idea of what to look forward when they get a job in the medical field. I enjoy doing hands on in the lab, I feel that students tend to get more involved when they are moving around and learning new things.
Doing group activities and giving them the skills and tools to come out with positive outcome helps them put others information into perspective.
I have the luxury of being able to use PowerPoint to show the task, then get to demonstrate the task in the lab and then the student gets to practice the task hands on before they are tested on their ability to do the task.
Tricia ,
I have used Playdoh for faculty training sessions. Yes, variety does keep people engaged. Thank you for sharing.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I have tried to use multiple learning styles in my classroom by incorporating videos, the use of playdoh, coloring utensils such as crayon, colored pencils, diagrams, flashcards, large poster paper and jeopardy games. I like to keep my students up and moving so that they dont get bored or stop paying attention. If you have a lot of items that you can choose from they seems to do better and it keeps them focused. I also like hands on projects that help them retain information that will be needed in the future.
I have tried to use multiple learning styles in my classroom by incorporating videos, the use of playdoh, coloring utensils such as crayon, colored pencils, diagrams, flashcards, large poster paper and jeopardy games. I like to keep my students up and moving so that they dont get bored or stop paying attention. If you have a lot of items that you can choose from they seems to do better and it keeps them focused. I also like hands on projects that help them retain information that will be needed in the future.
I encourage them to work with each other. I often change their groups so students will be able to see and work with the different types of students who may have a different type of learning style than their own.
Laurna,
Have students provided any feedback regarding the videos and handouts?
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I like to incorporate videos and handouts in conjunction with hands-on lessons. This seems to help my visual and aural learners to grasp the objectives and tools needed before we begin activities in class.