Hands on Learning! By: Brittney Smith Arkansas State University
Hands on Learning! By: Brittney Smith Arkansas State University.
Dec 26, 2015
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- Hands on Learning! By: Brittney Smith Arkansas State University
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- What is Hands On Learning? Requiring manual operation, control, adjustment, or the like; NOT automatic or computerized. Learning by doing.
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- Benefits: Builds fine motor Greater retention of program material Simulated learning in a friendly environment Critical thinking skills benefited
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- Hands On IS Minds On Combining lessons with activities: Engages kinesthetic learns Activates multiple areas of the brain Students are more likely to retain information
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- Tips: Provide self-check materials Allow them to grade there own work Group students by interest Increases engagement Incorporate language Allow students to communicate during activities Adjust expectations
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- Tips Continued Include assessment Have students record what they have done and what they have learned Keep kids moving Keep kids moving to different stations instead of stay in one Move the materials Make centers portable so supplies can be passed around
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- Tips Continued Adjust expectations Explore alternatives to satisfy needs Be tolerant Recognize limitations Decide what is reasonable
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- Reference Cleaver, Samantha. Hands-On is Minds- On. Scholastic Publishes Literacy Resources and Childrens Books for Kids of All Ages. Fiscars, n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2014. Otis, Kelvin. Top 5- Benefits of a Hands-on Learning Environment. Everest, 6 Jan. 2010. Web. 23 March. 2014
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