Submitted by Laurie Strickland (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 19:07.
I loved the analogy you posted about the blacksmith. I feel hand-on learning is essential in our schools. Kids don't get excited about sitting and listening to a lecture. Although it may take some extra effort to prepare a hands-on activity I think it would be well worth it in the end. I know when I teach a concept using hands-on activities the students retention is so much better. Months later they will say, "Oh yea, I remember this from that fun science experiment we did... etc."
I liked your analogy
Submitted by Laurie Strickland (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 19:07.
I loved the analogy you posted about the blacksmith. I feel hand-on learning is essential in our schools. Kids don't get excited about sitting and listening to a lecture. Although it may take some extra effort to prepare a hands-on activity I think it would be well worth it in the end. I know when I teach a concept using hands-on activities the students retention is so much better. Months later they will say, "Oh yea, I remember this from that fun science experiment we did... etc."