The Interventionist Blog
Virtual lessons are delivered via the computer but we still need to use other tools to learn what is being taught. It is too easy for information to go “In one ear and out the other!” Our brain is composed of the right and left hemisphere. Between the left and right sides of the brain is the corpus callosum. The corpus callosum integrates information between the right and left side of the brain. When information is stored in more than one part of the brain it can be remembered more easily. When we listen to information it uses a different part of the brain than when we read the same information. If there is a chart or diagram the part of the brain that processes this type of information is in a different area. When we write things down we are using yet another part of our brain. To be able to remember the things that are being taught we need to read, write, listen, speak, view images, draw pictures and make diagrams. These things will improve our ability to remember! Here are some suggestions as to how to help your student learn and remember what is being taught! 1. What does my student have on the desk along with the computer?
With your student think of the things that they think they might need. I keep these things in a large manila envelope, these are the tools related to geometry, I may not use the every time but they will remind me of how to do the things I need to do. Geometry
Elementary School Math
During the first week of school considering making a couple of “kits”. Ask your student “What do you think you will need for math this year?” What are some things you can have your students do the same way every time that can reduce stress. The beginning of a new school year can feel a bit overwhelming. One way that you can ease the stress is to Train Your Brain! Instead of having to consciously remember certain things – turn them over to your unconscious brain, in other words make as many things as you can “automatic”. For example I have a key rack in the kitchen. I always hang my key on the rack, when I need to go somewhere I always go to the rack and grab my keys. I have been doing this for 16 years! I don’t consciously think about it.
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