Nonlinguistic+Representation


 * Read and Reflect**

Being a visual learner myself, I know the value of presenting new knowledge (or even a review) using different delivery methods. Until you get to know your students you are not aware of their style of learning, oftentimes they are unaware themselves and you discover this together. If students are taught in a style of learning not conducive to them, then little learning takes place. As I worked on completing my teaching certificate, incorporating different delivery methods to reach all styles of learning was a major concept being stressed along with Bloom's Taxonomy and Gardner's multiple intelligence work. Using different delivery systems allows students to see different ways to represent material.

After reading this module I tried a new tactic in my class. A recent lesson on math vocabulary involved students finding pictures online to place beside the definition to help them better understand the vocab word when they refer back to their notes. I offered suggestions on images but it was up to decide which one would help their comprehension. These notes can also be used when taking quizzes and tests, this idea came to me after reading the chapters on Nonlinguistic Representation but I plan to continue to complete vocabulary using graphics.

Another lesson involved writing algebraic expressions and students had to be aware of certain buzz words that indicate which operation should be applied. Students were requires to to complete 4 graphic organizers before beginning this lesson. This is the second time this quarter I have asked my students to represent material using graphic organizers or concept mapping. This is a practice I think I will continue with all classes. The use of graphic organizers in math is one way I have started to have students represent material to help them learn and master the material.

**Apply and Reflect**

**PhotoPeach was so easy to use and create a slide show! This is the next topic for my algebra class and I like that they can pause on any slide to review the material in depth. In the spiral view, they will be able to choose which slide to study if they are struggling with any of the concepts. I hope to have students create their own slides soon.**

http://photopeach.com/album/x9hm9k#spiral