Description
Using visual memory helps students build verbal skills. Research shows that 10% of information imparted verbally can usually be remembered. When paired with a visual, retention goes up to 65%. Mindsketching is a visual memory strategy that helps students build memory and verbal skills by using simple sketches. For students from low-income backgrounds, whose verbal skills are already below those of their peers, this is a powerful tool to help build skills in areas where they are weak or struggling.
In Closing the Achievement Gap for Students Raised in Poverty: Practicing Mindsketching, Dr. Joyce Juntune explains why this strategy is so effective for low-income students. Dr. Juntune provides many ways to use this strategy in connection with content already being used in the classroom, such as in reading exercises and writing exercises, and in groups.
In this 1-hour course, teachers will learn:
- The difference between mindsketching and drawing
- How to build verbal intelligence through mindsketching
Denise – Napoleon Area City Schools (verified owner) –
One of the best sessions I have completed. I love the mindset of using sketches everyday.
Shannon – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
I have watched most of Joyce Juntune’s video. They are eye-opening.
DOLLYE – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
good
Elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
training
Lynda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informational and built on the concept of Mindsketching to help students of low SES close the academic gap.
Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I love this idea! Students need to verbalize their thinking so sketching first will definitely allow them to be successful!
Angela – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Christabel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
good ideas
Esmeralda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative will definitely use it next year with my students..
Niki – GRANBURY ISD (verified owner) –
Engaging and thought provoking topic.
Jordan – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was very informational.
Lisa – ASHTABULA AREA CITY (verified owner) –
great info for teachers of all career levels
Christopher – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was okay.
Ryan – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought it was highly informative.