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Instructional Strategies
A picture is worth a thousand words. No matter how much you describe what a
flower would look like using words, the impact that a picture creates is far
greater than the one created by words. While teaching and learning, this idea of
dual coding should be kept in mind. Both visuals and text must be used while
learning to expand the understanding of the subject. For example, let me explain
what a bulldog looks like. To begin with, it is a small dog, it has physically
distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail and it is
cute! Then show students a picture of a realistic bulldog. This strategy can be
used with any grade level, used in any content area, and with any group setting
yet, preferably a large group. This strategy is interesting to me because students
will take in what is said, sometimes, but give them keywords along with a visual so
they can make a connection for future recall.
Examples
Elaboration
Space Practice
Retrieval Practice
Another effective learning strategy that is sure to help my students while in the
classroom. Asking the students to retrieve what they have learned without the
help of any materials or textbooks will help them to recollect what they have
learned. This can be an activity that is conducted in the classroom. For example,
trying to remember the answer to a math question is more effective than looking
up the answer in the study material. This will boost students learning efficiency.
I would use this as a small group or individual setting. I would use this to recall
information as well as an assessment. Which is impressive and interesting. No
pencil and paper, no long-drawn-out testing time frame, and no stress on students
of pass/fail.
References
Evidence-Based Teaching. 2019. 7 High-Impact Learning Strategies You Must Teach
Your Students. [online] Available at:
<https://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/learning-strategies-you-must-teach-
your-students/> [Accessed 18 October 2022].
Leboff, D., 2022. 17 Learning Strategies to Implement in Your Classroom | Top Hat.
[online] Top Hat. Available at: <https://tophat.com/blog/learning-strategies>
[Accessed 18 October 2022].
Optimistminds.com. 2022. [online] Available at: <https://optimistminds.com/what-
are-the-main-learning-strategies-2> [Accessed 18 October 2022].