This workshop helps students use visual memory, auditory memory, and kinesthetic memory to remember difficult spellings of words. Later, the student could recall this unique mental image as needed. After implementing this program, I noticed an improvement in my students' ability to remember troublesome spellings. When I asked students what had made the difference, they reported that recalling visual images stored during previous lessons enabled them to spell words correctly. They had learned to capitalize on the brain's ability to store visual images and sounds.
Graphic organizers can increase comprehension and retention of information.
Summarizing research by Ausubel et al. Specific examples and applications in a variety subject areas are provided. I immediately appreciated the value of graphic organizers when I began to use them in the classroom. It had been my experience that students' ability to assimilate new material was often hampered by an inability to organize information. For example, when given an informational reading selection alone, students understood the content, but were unable to answer comprehension questions accurately.