The best part is that i can still remember the

making angles with our arms or legs I almost forgot we were learning. The best part is that I can still
remember the sayings that he made to go with the game. For example, oh look acute little small
butterfly to catch, or wow what a big giant elephant it must be obtuse much to reach his head. It is
super silly, but it worked and is that not what teaching is about to go out on a limb and look silly if we
must so that the students can learn. I also liked how you talked about students having to stay in their
seats. I do not understand why the powers the be think it is appropriate, I mean I nee to get up and
move as I teach. To be honest in the state of Georgia as a Pre-K teacher we are not allowed desk so
that we are up and moving with the students. So how can I expect my students to sit for a 15-minute
calendar time and not get ants in their pants at 4 and 5 years old. There are some days I wish the
“powers that be” could sit in my room for just one day and remind them what a 5 year old can act like.
Sorry for the soapbox really enjoyed your post it made me think.
Thanks,
Amanda G. G. posted 5/31
Katrina Montemayor
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Hello Professor Dickey and Class,
Over the years I have noticed the best way for me to learn is when the information is accompanied
with visuals. When pictures, diagrams, or charts are drawn or provided to explain new information I
tend to retain it better. Visual learners learn best, “when instructors illustrate or diagram their lectures
on a whiteboard, visual learners may find they remember the information much better” (Flavin, 2019).
I also learn the best when I teach the material to someone else. By doing this I am solidifying the
information by putting it in my own words. My teachers have paired us up, and allowed for discussion
of the material, giving us a chance to explain it to one another. I intend to include all learners while
making my lessons plans. I will provide visuals, as well as give students the chance to listen to lessons
for those who are auditory learners. Providing manipulatives such as blocks, cubes, or Popsicle sticks
will give the kinesthetic learners a chance to learn at optimal level. And lastly I plan to have class
discussions and group activities to get the students moving and active so they don’t feel like they are
sitting in a desk all day.
Thank you,
Katrina Montemayor
Gwen Dickey
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I am a visual learner as well. So, when the information is presented in this way, I am more likely to
understand it.
Heidi Bise
1 posts
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Professor Dickey and class,
It was hard for me to nail down exactly how I learn. Depending on the material I am learning I can learn
by listening, by reading or by doing things. The main way I learn is by doing things with my hands.
Doing assignments have helped me learn the materials the teacher was teaching. When learning how

to teach the new reading curriculum at the school where I work it was easier for me to learn how to
teach it to my students by teaching it to my students. I mainly learn by doing. To help my future
students I will have many ways of learning the material such as writing down the information, using