Week 5 Remodel Post

In my first design, I stated that a student is introduced to a new idea and they begin to think and figure out what that means. I still agree with my statement. However, after reading through the modules, I want to add to it. I want to add that after students are introduced to a new idea, or something being taught to them, they must then put it into practice and do it! In module 11, memory is said to last by the following things: attention, rehearsal, repetition, and elaboration.

Attention is the mental consideration and focus on a particular object/thing.

Rehearsal is the repetition of something over and over to oneself.

Repetition is doing something again after it's been done.

Elaboration is the addition of extra, or clarification of something.

My second model demonstrates that new ideas need to be shown to students in a way to grab their attention because this will help them remember it better. After a new idea is introduced, the student's brain starts to churn and that is when the repetition and elaboration should start because it is still fresh in the student's mind. The repetition should continue until the information is stored in long-term memory.

Activity: My first activity was as follows: Students could be presented with a lesson on what place value is. M&M's will be given to them and a large number will be assigned. They should place the amount of M&M's in each place value category. Ex: 394; 3 M&M's for 3 one hundreds, 9 M&M's for 9 tens, and 4 M&M's for 4 ones. 

My second activity was pretty much be the same, but adding a few things.
The students would be presented with a lesson on what place value is. In order to have the attention of the students, a rhyme may be said for them to remember how to do place value. They all must repeat, repeat, repeat. Then for them to practice the material to implement it, they will be given M&M's. They will be given a large number and place M&M's in each value category. Ex: 394; 3 M&M's for 3 one hundreds, 9 M&M's for 9 tens, and 4 M&M's for 4 ones. The next day, they will review the lesson and repeat the rhyme. Afterwards, they will again review how to do the lesson by practicing with slips of paper. 


Reflection: I did not change my model. My first model was what I still agree with, but after reading the modules, I knew I did not have enough information previously to make a great model. After reading, I am better equipped and know more things to make my model complete. All I needed was a little additional information. I now know that students will remember lessons the way my new model illustrates, rather than how my old model illustrates. My new model will have the students practicing and reviewing so they will remember more. My first model would have had my students forgetting everything they learned by the time class was over!