I also use the exercise of having my students write and submit Final exam questions. It is a wonderful way to get them thinking.
I'm not sure that I would, lol. That's why these courses are valuable to me.
Jessica, not only does it make them think, but somtimes they write harder and better questions than we would.
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Caryn, it is good to be honest with yourself and maintain the attitude of a learner yourself.
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I use to do repetition of the content to give the students more contact with what was explained. Before I start the class I use to review the last lesson so it help students to recall previous knowledge.
Roberto, I'm glad to hear that you value review in class and use it!
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I would want to be a learner in my own class because when I teach a subject I try to give real life examples and relate the information to real life responsiblities. I also encourage the students to share their own life experiences that relate to the subject at hand.
Susan, having the learners ahring their real world experience shows them the relevance of the lesson.
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I try to connect the information to the student leaner not only by repetition but by also putting to real world application when ever possible.
I use scenarios in my teaching, to help students relate to the material. That keeps them involved and help them to learn.
Christopher, real world applications are the best teachers.
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Barbara, I hope this idea with scenarios gives you another way to use them.
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I am too a big proponent of repetition and I go about repeating concepts and terms several times in various ways. When I'm covering material for the first time, I ask questions of the students that they would be able to answer based on context, etc. Then, during my review sessions, I review by asking student volunteers to give explanations, etc. I am so happy when I can get many different students to respond to my questions and participate in the class. I use stories and some humor to help students remember things as well as analogies and either established or just plain silly mneumonic devices. Students really respond well to that and it's great to see them smiling.
Remembering (most of) the terms used in medical billing and coding is difficult, if not nearly impossible, for some students. So repeat after me......
The students first view of terms begins with the textbook assignment that has key (medical or coding) terms. The students then have a series of lectures (with PowerPoint) and exercises in the prime coding areas -- inpatient hospital coding (ICD-9 procedures); diagnosis coding and then professional (CPT) coding. They also have a term project that ties all the billing and coding areas together. Along the way they also have short mini-quizzes. By the time the get to the final exam, the will have been exposed at least eight times to the key terms necessary.
Remembering (most of) the terms used in medical billing and coding is difficult, if not nearly impossible, for some students. So repeat after me......
The students first view of terms begins with the textbook assignment that has key (medical or coding) terms. The students then have a series of lectures (with PowerPoint) and exercises in the prime coding areas -- inpatient hospital coding (ICD-9 procedures); diagnosis coding and then professional (CPT) coding. They also have a term project that ties all the billing and coding areas together. Along the way they also have short mini-quizzes. By the time the get to the final exam, the will have been exposed at least eight times to the key terms necessary.
People are all different an we have different ways that we retain or learn information. I enjuoy classes that utilize different types of teachin styles to reinforce the same type of information, to my classes make the most of games along with tactical stimulation for the kinesthetic learner, power points along with videos for the cisual learner, and lecure as well as audio recording for the audio learner.
R. Maurice, it is so important that students have multiple visits to content. They must not only recall, but use the content appropriately. Combining approaches is the key to success
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Joseph, it is important that you plan teaching methods in each of the styles as you are describing here. Keep up the good work.
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Each time I teach a class, I look for new material, new "games", new ways to involve individual students. I remember my student days where the instructor read each power point slide like we were not capable of reading it on our own. I never want to resort to that mode. I expect my classes to look over the material PRIOR to class, and I build on the content with real-life experiences and examples.
Mabel, this si the expectation of a great teacher, and your students will benefit from your approach.
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