Today's students tend to be more compliant than active in their learning process. Compliant students are not lazy. They just don't know how to become active in their learning. Learning has as much to do with personal investment as it does with memorization and reiteration.
Percent of information retained in learning activities:
- 10% what is Read
- 20% what is Heard
- 30% what is Seen
- 50% what is Seen and Heard
- 70% what is Said
- 90% what is Said and Done
Most students believe the best way to pass a class is to conform to the exact instructions a teacher states. This type of activity breeds compliancy. Compliant learners may do well on multiple choice tests, but struggle when presented with classroom discussion or essay questions. Even more unfortunate is that compliant learners often do not see the value in what they learn, so the knowledge they attain is here today and gone tomorrow.
Active learning occurs when students become engaged in what they are learning. Parents and teachers should encourage students to take ownership of what they are learning. By showing students that school and class activities are a means to successful adult lives, they become more invested in the learning process.
Parents should encourage their children to ask questions, read additional text when researching a subject, and be active in class discussions. They should participate in discussions at home to help their children gain confidence in class debates. Parents should help their children understand that subjects like Algebra and geometry open doors to fields such as architecture, aviation, and science. When children find real life applications for what they are learning, they become excited to learn more.
Parents should also help their children understand that reading for fun increases memory retention and broadens vocabulary, allowing them to speak with adults without feeling intimidated. Most important, students should know that active learners must participate in their learning. The best learners practice what they see and hear, take notes, and explore and discuss ideas. By using multiple senses and seeing practical applications, active learners retain much more information than compliant learners do.
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