- How do you believe this type of thinking and activity can influence your learning in SED337?
This type of thinking and activity can greatly improve the way that we learn and practice the things that we learn in the class. Visible thinking allows us to really investigate what we know about the topic and how we can explain it back related to many different areas. I think visible thinking is great because it is a great way to "see" how everyone has learned the topic and gives others a chance to explain to others about the topics and concepts that they do not understand.
- How do you believe it could impact the learning of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
In the world of the deaf and hard of hearing, this way of learning works wonders. Deaf and hard of hearing are visible learners and to allow them to see what they are learning and to write responses/questions allows them to see and *pah!* understand what they are trying to learn. Only verbally/signing a topic or concept will not go anywhere with them, but rather visualizing what they need to know in their mind is a way that they see and organize their work and thoughts. Being a CODA, visible learning is key to getting anywhere with new knowledge with the deaf. Just explaining won't get them anywhere, but rather showing them the knowledge is best.
-Melinda Wright
Interesting you mention the idea of "organizing." How do you think the way people/students "organize" information impacts how they are able to learn, retain or apply it? How might this be similar or different for learners who are D/deaf or hard of hearing?
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