Rule #5
I found it a little discouraging that students forget so much so quickly after class. Also, that they forget 90% after 30 days. The ways to get them to retain more information were very interesting to me. I didn't realize that we need to go back to the beginning when we receieved the information to retrieve the information.For example, if I'm sad when I learn something then I can remember it better if I'm sad when I try to retrieve my information. Interesting!One thing I'd like to change in my teaching based on what I've learned is that I need to do a better job of getting the students' attention before I start a unit. The good ol Hunter's anticipatory set! It's true though....everything old is new again. Too often I'll get too eager to get going on a unit and then realize that I left some kids behind.

Rule #5

I found it a little discouraging that students forget so much so quickly after class. Also, that they forget 90% after 30 days. The ways to get them to retain more information were very interesting to me. I didn't realize that we need to go back to the beginning when we receieved the information to retrieve the information.

For example, if I'm sad when I learn something then I can remember it better if I'm sad when I try to retrieve my information. Interesting!

One thing I'd like to change in my teaching based on what I've learned is that I need to do a better job of getting the students' attention before I start a unit. The good ol Hunter's anticipatory set! It's true though....everything old is new again. Too often I'll get too eager to get going on a unit and then realize that I left some kids behind.