Ways of Learning

Everyone has his or her own way of learning.

• True

• False

An auditory learner likes

• using maps and charts when they study.

• listening to their teachers' explanations.

• doing role-playing and acting in dramas.

• moving around from his or her seat.

Which of the following best describes what meaningful learning is?

• a. When what is to be learned is new and easy for the students

• b. Materials presented are difficult and challenging to the students

• c. When the materials to be learned is related to what students already know

• d. Students find the lessons easy and relevant to what was assigned to them

The students of Mrs. Reyes were not able to learn the concepts that she presented yesterday so she taught the same concepts again but this time using a different teaching method. What principle of learning was applied?

• a. Concepts should be presented in varied and different ways

• b. Effort was put forth when tasks are challenging

• c. Learning by doing is more effective than just by sitting and listening

• d. Learning is aided by formulating and asking questions

What's the best choice to gain your students' attention?

• Wait patiently for the group to get ready to listen.

• Yell over the din.

• You say "peanut," they say "butter."

• Sigh loudly.

If students are actively engaged in learning, they are more likely to retain what has been taught.

• True

• False

Which activity is more likely to engage students in the learning process?

• Completing a worksheet independently

• Working with a partner to complete a graphic organizer

As the teacher describes each section of a graphic organizer, students fill it in. They are quietly working on each section while the teacher circulates. This is an example of...

• active engagement

• compliance

Active engagement is likely to increase student achievement.

• False

• True

Intentionally addressing engagement when planning is more likely to ensure that lessons are engaging for students.

• True

• False

• Seriously?

• I don't have time for that.