Mon, Nov 26, 2018 9:02 PM in Review of “The Myth of Catering to Learning Styles” by Joanne K. Olson
The article, “The Myth of Catering to Learning Styles,” by Joanne K. Olson she provides information about the true validity of teaching students through different learning styles. One of the points she highlights which go against the idea of teaching students according to their learning style is that it is not as effective as individuals believe. Olson notes that, “research has shown that when st...
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Mon, Nov 26, 2018 8:55 PM in Review of “Science Homework Overhaul” by Michelle Trueworthy
The article, “Science Homework Overhaul,” by Michelle Trueworthy she discusses the key changes she made to her student’s homework. Prior to implementing a new strategy for homework, Trueworthy had noticed that many of her students spent very little time thinking about the science topics discussed in class. Science homework was oft...
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Mon, Nov 26, 2018 8:46 PM in Review of "Shake, Rattle, and Hopefully Not Fall,” by Adam Maltese
In the article, “Shake, Rattle, and Hopefully Not Fall,” by Adam Maltese he focuses on the effect’s earthquakes have on buildings. The article touches upon why the effects of earthquakes vary throughout the world even though they may be of the same magnitude. One of the key reasons for this is due to how the buildings are built. One of the ways the author attempts to teach his students these effe...
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