Learning Extension Project-Create a Product
“If students learn better on their feet…then let’s get them out of their seat!” (Lengel, 2010, p. I) Educational research proves that using movement in teaching not only enhances curriculum, but more importantly engages student learning, stimulates the brain for learning, and improves brain function. Movement allows students to refocus and helps strengthen their ability to pay attention. Students and teachers are both responsible to maintain focus on a task. Teachers are responsible for creating a learning environment rich in engagement and motivation and students have the responsibility to develop strategies to help themselves stay focused and on task. It is critical that teachers look for signs …show more content…
8) Getting students up on their feet to do quick exercises in 60 seconds or less can help their brain refocus and give it oxygen it needs so learning is more efficient. It also helps improve students’ health, mental and emotional well-being. By having students perform brief exercises daily will promote a positive message that fitness and exercise is essential in helping maintain a healthy lifestyle but also help them achieve academically. One product I made was for the activity “Cardio Review” –I incorporated this activity to support exercise and fitness but it could also be used as a math quiz review. Students will have to complete a certain exercise to show the correct answer using multiple choice. This is a great way to review to see at a quick glance who knows the correct answers as well as promote physical fitness at the same time. The activity “Secondary Spin” could also be used to support exercise/fitness as well as review content. I made cause and effect cards on two different colored paper and punched holes at the top so the students could wear the cards around their neck. Students could be directed to go around the room while music plays by walking, skipping etc. and once the music stops they would have to find their counter part and swing to show they matched up the correct cause and …show more content…
There are two types of learning—explicit and implicit learning. Explicit learning is the “what and “where” (semantics & episodic) and implicit learning is the “how” and “wow” (procedural & reflexive). Some examples of explicit learning are: reading, lecture, work sheets, listening, Q & A, discussions, and facts. Some examples of implicit learning are: movement, role-playing, simulations, games, model creations, life experiences, and field trips. The key to implicit learning is that new information is more likely to be absorbed and last longer. Learning and retaining new information through a lecture compared to actually physically moving to learn the new concept is more beneficial. “ Implicit learning activates the body and brain simultaneously so both learning and the retention of information take place with greater ease. “(Lengel & Kuczala, 2010, p. 11) Teaching new content through movement will help increase motivation, understanding and retention, stimulate the brain, offer opportunities to develop higher level thinking, and increase social skills and class
“If students learn better on their feet…then let’s get them out of their seat!” (Lengel, 2010, p. I) Educational research proves that using movement in teaching not only enhances curriculum, but more importantly engages student learning, stimulates the brain for learning, and improves brain function. Movement allows students to refocus and helps strengthen their ability to pay attention. Students and teachers are both responsible to maintain focus on a task. Teachers are responsible for creating a learning environment rich in engagement and motivation and students have the responsibility to develop strategies to help themselves stay focused and on task. It is critical that teachers look for signs …show more content…
8) Getting students up on their feet to do quick exercises in 60 seconds or less can help their brain refocus and give it oxygen it needs so learning is more efficient. It also helps improve students’ health, mental and emotional well-being. By having students perform brief exercises daily will promote a positive message that fitness and exercise is essential in helping maintain a healthy lifestyle but also help them achieve academically. One product I made was for the activity “Cardio Review” –I incorporated this activity to support exercise and fitness but it could also be used as a math quiz review. Students will have to complete a certain exercise to show the correct answer using multiple choice. This is a great way to review to see at a quick glance who knows the correct answers as well as promote physical fitness at the same time. The activity “Secondary Spin” could also be used to support exercise/fitness as well as review content. I made cause and effect cards on two different colored paper and punched holes at the top so the students could wear the cards around their neck. Students could be directed to go around the room while music plays by walking, skipping etc. and once the music stops they would have to find their counter part and swing to show they matched up the correct cause and …show more content…
There are two types of learning—explicit and implicit learning. Explicit learning is the “what and “where” (semantics & episodic) and implicit learning is the “how” and “wow” (procedural & reflexive). Some examples of explicit learning are: reading, lecture, work sheets, listening, Q & A, discussions, and facts. Some examples of implicit learning are: movement, role-playing, simulations, games, model creations, life experiences, and field trips. The key to implicit learning is that new information is more likely to be absorbed and last longer. Learning and retaining new information through a lecture compared to actually physically moving to learn the new concept is more beneficial. “ Implicit learning activates the body and brain simultaneously so both learning and the retention of information take place with greater ease. “(Lengel & Kuczala, 2010, p. 11) Teaching new content through movement will help increase motivation, understanding and retention, stimulate the brain, offer opportunities to develop higher level thinking, and increase social skills and class