Importance of Sequential Learning:
Sequential learning means that you process information step-by-step. Sequential learners tend to gain understanding better when it is in steps. Each step in sequential learning follows the previous one. According to Ritter & Nerb, "the order in which material is presented can strongly influence what is learned, how fast performance increases, and sometimes whether any of the material is learned at all." Sequential learners feel like they need to understand each part of a given problem instead of looking at it as a whole. Sequential learners have an advantage in the classroom...for ex: a sequential learner is more likely to excel at multiple choice or true-false exam questions.
Steps for Teaching by Rote:
Rote is the "I-sing-you-sing" teaching method. There is a whole song approach which can be used when the song is very simple and repetitive. The teacher simply sings the first verse a few times while asking questions about the words to the students. Then, put the words on the board and have the class sing it. The second approach is phrase-by-phrase. This approach is the process of dividing the song into short sections and having the students echo what is sung.
Essential Steps of a Lesson Plan:
1. Anticipatory Setting: Do something to get the student's attention focused on the lesson.
2. State the Objective: Let the class know what they are going to be learning about.
3. Teaching/Teacher Input: The teacher gives information to the student that is needed to accomplish the objectives of the lesson.
4. Teaching/Modeling: Showing an example of what is an acceptable product.
5. Checking for understanding: The teacher take time to check the student's comprehension of the material and asks a question and asks for a "thumb's up" or "thumb's down" to see if the whole class has full understanding.
6. Guided Practice: Involve the students in the plan, ex: follow me.
7. Closure: A wrap-up of the lesson.
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