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Mirror Lab. Methods of Learning Learning – The acquisition of new knowledge and skills. There are several types of memory, and each is processed in a different part of the brain. Remembering… facts visual images events and experiences how to do things smells, tastes, and feelings
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Mirror Lab Methods of Learning • Learning – The acquisition of new knowledge and skills. • There are several types of memory, and each is processed in a different part of the brain. • Remembering… • facts • visual images • events and experiences • how to do things • smells, tastes, and feelings Mirror Writing • Today we will be learning by doing. • We will practice learning a new skill • Mirror writing • A skill becomes easier with practice and repetition.
ACCIDENT REPORT 1. Describe the sequence of events leading up to and including the accident. Include what was said, what was done, and who was involved. 2. Draw a map of the room showing where and when things happened. 3. Write a detailed physical description of the people and objects involved in the accident. 4. Record any other details you noticed.
RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 1 1. Whom did the visitor ask for when first entering the room? 2. What color was the visitor’s hat? 3. What did your teacher say during the visit? 4. Which way did the stripes on the visitor’s clothing go? 5. What did the visitor say was in the container?
RECALL QUESTIONS Slide 2 6. Whom did the visitor touch? 7. What color were the visitor’s shoes? 8. How long was the visitor in the room? 9. Which hand did the visitor use to pick up the container? 10. How many times did the visitor say your teacher’s name?
Memory Retention • Effective ways of “memory retention” learning • Emotional • You remember things that are emotionally important to YOU. • You remember things that make you feel a strong emotion. • Fear • Anger • Happiness
Memory Retention • Sensory • We use multiple senses when learning • Sight • Smell • Touch • Sound • When you combine multiple senses, you tend to learn better
Questioning • Leading Questions: Questions that assume something is true. • You assume in a logical way, but it may not be true. You are creating a fictional scenario.
Memory Test 1: Hearing Names • saltshaker • coin • curler • seeds • bobby pin • toothpick • map • clock • yarn • bottle
Memory Test 2: Reading Names • measuring cup • camera • eraser • soap • glasses • eyedropper • pepper • balloon • ring • towel
Memory Test 3: Hearing and Reading Names • protractor • button • calendar • pen • toothbrush • pencil sharpener • watch • clothespin • card • nail
MEMORIES 4: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES • cup • glove • chalk • safety pin • ribbon • shell • typewriter • candy • rubber band • funnel
MEMORIES 5: READING, HEARING, AND WRITING NAMES AND SEEING OBJECTS • key • Ruler • White out • jar • CD • book • remote • paper clip • Chalk • Timer
Memory strategies for facts and skillsPart 1 • Memory Strategies • Senses (the more you combine, the better your remember) • Verbal • Hearing the word being said • Sight • Seeing the word • Seeing the object • Touch • Feeling the object • Writing the word
Memory strategies for facts and skillsPart 2 • Memory Strategies Association – When something reminds you of something else. • Example…When remembering a name, associate it to something. Like Ms. Wedige, sort of reminds you of wedgie. This word is funny, and you remember funny things. • Mnemonic (nee – MON – ic) – Using a phrase, word, acronym, or song to help you remember. • Principal vs. Principle • Principal is your pal…like the person principal. • In order for this to work, it must be something that you are already familiar with.
Viewing of the Eye • Front view of eyes Side view of eye • Observations and questions about eye structure and function
Cow Eye Dissection Day 1 Eyes: Inside and Out • Observe external anatomy. • Examine the pupil. • Examine the cornea. • Examine the muscles and fat. • Examine the optic nerve. • Remove the fat and muscles. • Examine the eyeball.