Ch. 2: Teaching & Learning Strategies

Question 1

Gen Y (millennials) = used to working…

Answer 1

In teams (desire to be coached/mentored)

Question 2

Passive learning

Answer 2

Take in info thru senses to be recalled at later date

Question 3

Active learning

Answer 3

learners more engaged & encouraged to participate in acquisition of knowledge

Question 4

Keys to effective presentations

Answer 4

-blue/green backgrounds w/ high contrast colors = most attractive
-font should be > 30
-easily readable font styles (Arial, Verdana, Lucida Console)
-no > 6 bullets per slide; 6-8 words per bullet
-incl concisely written objectives early in presentation
-limit 1 idea per slide
-use multiple strategies (websites, videos, discussions, polls)

Question 5

Lectures are mostly ineffective with which types of learning?

Answer 5

Affective & Psychomotor

Question 6

Jigsaw (active learning strategy)

Answer 6

Group learning where each member of group is given packet of info to learn and share w/ rest of group so that all benefit

Question 7

Just-in-time teaching

Answer 7

Learners complete questions/exercises prior to class, which educator uses to direct instruction toward gaps in learning or areas of confusion

Question 8

Start-up exercises

Answer 8

Done at start of class (SO, info cannot be used until subsequent classes)