Topic

Too many times young educators are content experts, but not experts in how to convey their content.  Module 2 examines what teachers should know about their students in order to increase learning.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to . .

2.1. Identify and describe student learning styles.

2.2. Match appropriate teaching practices with learning modalities.

2.3. Describe Multiple Intelligence's.

Activities

 
  1. Read this brief Power Point Presentation that focuses on the thrust of Module 2.
  2. Click here and take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.
  3. Take the quiz on this site to determine if you are left, right or middle brain dominant.
  4. Take the VARK learning styles inventory.
  5. Take the Felder Index of Learning Styles inventory. Click here for a handout on learning styles related to Felder's work.
  6. Read this thought provoking article that challenges how we teach with relation to how college students learn!
  7. Read this Activity-Based Lesson Plan that focuses on numerous teaching methods. The best teachers don't just lecture!
  8. Review the Power Point Presentation over Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence's.
  9. Visit this site to determine what your multiple intelligences are.
  10. Review this information packed site focusing on the Multiple Intelligences.