Students sometimes learn best when they do not realize they are learning at all. Incorporating such surprise learning moments can enhance the learning process with fun and push students’ development passed a threshold. When new material needs to be presented in the classroom, try to devise ways to surprise students with unique opportunities of learning while they think they are only having fun.
Can a new concept be captivated by a certain animal or plant? Show them the neat thing, and they will be begging you to learn more about it. Spectacular photographs of lightning storms, volcanic eruptions and galactic phenomenon can open the door to learning about the world that would be met with resistance if approached from a purely textbook standpoint.
The Internet is a reach resource for new ways to present the same old facts. Any time new concepts can be taught in unique ways, they are easier to learn and the information is better retained. It will also be more enjoyable to teach. The more visual a presentation is, the more memorable it will be.
Math can be especially challenging to present in an exciting way. There are many examples of mathematical principles and formulas in the natural world that make excellent openers to new mathematical principles. Groupings of leaves on plants is just one such example.
Teachers that are able to engage students in the material make a lasting impression on their students. Students do not just gain a new appreciation for the subject matter, they gain a new perspective on learning. Study is no longer a boring thing that takes place in the classroom, it makes real sense to them in the world they live in. Making this connection is not always easy, but it is always worthwhile.