This document discusses different methods for how people learn, including observing examples and non-examples to create rules, using numerous examples to solidify experiences, and creating mnemonic devices. It advocates using creative and novel teaching methods that engage students through fun experiences, which challenge learning and help students retain information better than traditional classroom learning. These techniques fully engage students and teachers to achieve learning outcomes they didn't think were possible.

1. How We Learn Observing, watching Trying, testing Creating rules that work for us

2. Examples vs. Non-Examples Examples are the elements that prove characteristics of the rule The basis for creating a rule Non-Examples are the elements that keep things from being a part of the rule

3. Numerous Examples and Non-Examples solidify the experience Creating a personal “rule” makes it meaningful to YOU! Novel experience to “school” learning Why it works

4. Mnemonic Device Spell out the word in pictures Creativity, humor are a must Memorable, but not too over the top

5. Plugs into more areas of the brain Novel experience It’s FUN ! Why it works

6. Why you should do it It challenges the kids learning Students are more engaged Students will actually learn it! Your class goes somewhere you never thought possible!