Amber Wallingford – University of Wyoming Cooperative Service – Washakie County
Jan 04, 2016
Amber Wallingford – University of Wyoming Cooperative Service – Washakie County
How Youth DevelopHow Youth DevelopPhysical Development
Cognitive Development
Social Development
Emotional Development
Learning Learning
Styles Styles
AssessmentAssessment
Small Small
Group Group
Activity Activity
INNOVATIVEView situations from many different pointsAsk many questionsRather observe than take actionEnjoy situations that call for a wide range of
ideas such as brainstorming sessions Prefer working in groups Listen with an open mind and receive
personal feedbackLearns best when able to hear, speak, discuss
and think out loud.
ANALYTICFind practical uses for ideas and informationGather information, think about it and put into a
context that is logical and conciseFocus less on people and more on concepts and
ideasMore important that a theory be logical than
practicalPrefer lectures, reading, exploring models and
having time to think things throughLearns best when able to see, watch, read and
view.
COMMON SENSEBest at finding practical uses for ideas and
theoriesLike to gather information and put it to workHave the ability to find solutions and make
decisions based on finding answers to questions or problems
Prefer to experiment with new ideas, and simulations or games and practical hands-on learning activities
Learns best when able to feel using small motor muscles and through personal relationships.
DYNAMICAbility to learn primarily from hands-on
experienceLike to explore ideas, gather information for
themselves and learn by doingEnjoy carrying out plans and involving yourself
in new, challenging experiencesTend to act on “gut” feeling rather than logical
analysisPrefer to do field work and test different
approaches to find answersLearns best when able to move and do things
with large muscles
TEACHING STYLESAtmosphere of warmth and acceptanceClear self-determined goalsYouth have different abilitiesSelf-motivationExternal motivationActively involvedSelf evaluation
Retain 10% Retain 20%Retain 30%
Retain 50%
Retain 70%Retain 80 -
90%
LESSON PLANNING TIPSAllow time for preparation
Analyze the needs of the audience
Decide the purpose
Complete and thorough
TEACHING INNOVATIVE LEARNERSParticipate in class discussion/debatesMake speeches and presentationsUse tape recorder during lectures instead of taking
notesRead text aloudDiscuss ideas verballyDictate to someone while they write down the
thoughtsStorytelling to demonstrate pointPrecisePlan aheadGive thinking questionsNeed to know – “Did I do that right?”
TEACHING ANALYTIC LEARNERSUse visual materials – pictures, charts, etcBody language and facial expressions are clearly
visibleUse color to highlight important points in textTake notes or provide handoutsIllustrate ideas as a picture or brainstorming bubbleUse multi-mediaStudy in a quiet place away from verbal disturbancesNeed time to absorb informationListsNeed to know “Why”Organization and routinesProvide rationale
TEACHING COMMON SENSE & DYNAMIC LEARNERS Take frequent study breaks Move around to learn new things - Work at a standing position Chew gum while studying Use bring colors to highlight reading material Listen to music while studying Multi-tasking – need several things to do Informal – lots of things to choose from Need challenge Like goals to help keep on track Small group activities with tasks Examples Performance – limited direction Experiment – risk taking Creative approach
EVALUATIONShare information
Guide future planning
Teaching strengths and improvements
Completes the teaching process
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand
REFERENCES University of WyomingOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
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