Sunday, October 12, 2008
Notecards
Last Monday at 6 PM when Katie and I arrived at the library we immediately noticed how crowded it was with people studying for their numerous tests the week before fall break. We knew that maybe the library was not the best idea for working with Alberto this week. So, when Alberto walked through the doors of library smiling and waving at us we told him we were going to try something new today. Katie and I showed Alberto the way to Tucker Technology building and we decided to do our meeting at one of the studies areas there. Away from the chaos of the library. This week we focused on showing Alberto the concept of notecards. He had never even seen a notecard. We went over some of the information he needed to know for his citizenship test. We showed Alberto that we could write a question on one side of the card and an answer on the other side to use as a study tool. He loved the idea. He was so excited to have a way to go home and quiz himself or even have his children quiz him. We went over about thirteen questions and made notecards then I could tell he was reaching his limit of learning enough about our structure of government. So, we we moved onto the next thing on our agenda and showed him some basic grammar like adjectives. He had no idea what nouns, adjectives, or pronouns are. As we showed him examples and explained he seemed to catch on easily. In order to see where his writing skills are we have asked him to write a journal entry for homework. That way we can see if there is any particular area he needs extra help in. I look forward to seeing if Alberto has learned his notecards and I also look forward to reading his journal entry.
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Wow, I take notecards for granted when I study. I think it was a great idea to introduce this study habit to Alberto. I'm certain it will help him learn quicker and be able to know more of where he needs help during your sessions.
I think it's interesting that the two of you go together. I think that may work well, especially because I sometimes have a hard time explaining certain concepts. I'm amazed that he had never seen a note card...I think I would have failed every test since middle school if I didn't have note cards.
It amazes me that study techniques and concepts, such as notecards and grammar, can excite a person like Alberto. He sounds eager to learn. I know that I hate to make notecards for classes because as the stack grows, it becomes a continual reminder of my impending test. I think that using notecards is a great idea, and it sounds like it works well with Alberto too.
Haha, I was just going to say "I take notecards for granted when studying," and then I looked at anna w's comment. But really, I've never been excited or thought it was cool to use notecards. I'm glad y'all are making such progress.
Hi Catherine, Thanks for the good post. I really like the idea of note cards too. I think it's great that you can help Alberto in this way. He seems so enthusiastic. I appreciate the thoughtful help you are giving. Dan W.
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