Dr. Rich Allen presents 9 different ways to get kids actively engaged to "accelerate learning".
Memory
Connections
Movement
Novelty
Tone
Emotions
Socialization
Drama
Visuals
To me, there is nothing unusual or revolutionary about his ideas. That, in no way, discounts them or even postulates these strategies are being implemented consistently and effectively in most classrooms. In fact, I've read that, while most students prefer other non-lecture methods of learning (projects, movement, discussions, etc.), most teachers still use lecture as a primary method or strategy to teach in their classrooms.
So, I believe in what Rich Allan is doing- reminding us and sharing new information and research that supports the continued efforts to increase the use of different instructional strategies that use a variety of modalities and learning styles.
I was thinking about creating a visual that highlights or bullets these 9 different strategies. This will keep these 9 strategies or techniques fresh on my mind as I work with new teachers. My end goal would be to increase the likelihood that these new teachers will be lifelong users of these "green light" teaching strategies!
