WE REMEMBER
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss with others
80% of what we personally experience
95% of what we teach others
This quote was found in Carl Zimmer's article, Children learn by Monkey See, Monkey Do, Chimps don't. I accidentally stumbled upon this article whilst responding to one of my colleagues' blog post. (Thank you Lady Blog) Believe it or not I was searching for additional ways of incorporating technology with classroom activities. This article literally grabbed me out of my seat as it yanked at every cell of my heart - OMG, (no, it wasn't a heart attack) 'humans are hard-wired to learn by imitation, even when that is clearly not the best way to learn' (Zimmer , 2005).
Although I would have heard this statement one thousand times as I am sure you have also, it never registered to me as it did from Zimmer's writing. Immediately, I went into panic gear - What have I been doing to my students? What have some of our lecturers past and present been doing to us? And most importantly from a parent standpoint, WHAT have my children been exposed to? These and many other questions troubled me but I was assuaged by the knowledge that this course had a fantastic teacher who modeled the use of technology to the max. The future therefore is in good hands - the 90 of us can make a positive change in ICT and teaching and learning in Trinidad and Tobago.
Here is the link for this article and one of the most excellent websites on technology and the classroom I have EVER come across. http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Technology/HowToIntegrateTech.html
Great visuals!
ReplyDeleteThe article seems to suggest that even as mature readers we understand and remember best when we apply the things we learn. When we are able to teach others the things we have learnt we demonstrate a high level of application.
Yes, we should always strive to be reflective practitioners, always looking back as we plan to go foward. No doubt, we would recognise how we could have done things differently, but the challenge remains for us as educators to use each experience to see how we could inform the future and make a difference.
Good Blog Kathine
ReplyDeleteAs an educator I always aim to be the adult in any situation involving my students. As the adult then I try to remember that I AM THE ROLE MODEL!
I wonder if it is possible for the students to EXPERIENCE every area, every subject on the curriculum. If not they will always be at a disadvantage.
ReplyDeleteVery similar to the Chinese proverb, when I do I remember. The act of doing, becoming totally involve by using all your senses allows you to remember much more. Once you set your guidelines for group work and establish routines with practice allowing your students to learn by doing becomes much easier.
ReplyDeleteHi Merle, Mrs R. Jason and Cheryl
ReplyDeleteHave you checked out the site where this article was found. It is fantastic because it is full of articles which encourages you to think outside the box.