LC Module: Brain Quest Reviews

“Brainstorming can be used as an effective method to activate prior knowledge. Available research evidence also supports the general effectiveness of brainstorming techniques compared with the traditional lecture method. Brainstorming elicits higher levels of reflective thinking and creative problem solving, including synthesis, application and evaluation. There is also evidence that information learned through active discussion is generally retained better than material learned through lecture. Moreover, students often prefer to participate in discussion rather than to be passive learners in a lecture.” (Kapel,1988 as stated Keshwan, 2014).

30 MIN

GC402 – Brain Quest Reviews – Quiz Quest Review

GC402-S4 – Quiz Quest Review – In a four-step process, Alexa or Instructor will guide small groups in preparing a designated Quiz Quest Station, located in each corner of a classroom. Each small group will write quiz questions, over an assigned content, in preparation for several quiz question rounds. After small group round preparation, class participants will begin a round. Students will insert their answer to each quiz question, displayed at each station, in the shoebox provided. Last, each small group will re-assemble back at their station, review the answers provided, and give the right answer, when requested.

30 MIN

GC401- Brain Quest Reviews – Listing Generator Review

GC401-S2 – Listing Generator Review – For review, Alexa or Instructor will direct students to participate in a Listing Generator Tour. The Listing Generator Stations are large posters, located in each corner of the classroom. Each station will request a list of responses from previous lessons. The responses will consist of lesson-related components, steps or processes. From their desk, each student will complete at least three responses on sticky notes, to be added to each Listing Station, when directed. A Student Passcode may be used to ensure anonymity of the student’s response. Last, after completion of the Listing Generator Tour by all students, small groups will be assigned to each station to select the best responses and share with the class.

30 MIN

GC400 – Brain Quest Reviews – Question Gallery Walk Review

GC400-S3 – Question Gallery Walk Review – For a review of key points, Alexa or Instructor will direct students to participate in a Question Gallery Walk. The Gallery Walk Question Stations are large posters, located in each corner of the classroom, displaying open-ended questions or scenarios related to the previous lessons. Each student will complete a response for each station on a sticky note, from their desk. Then, when directed, add to each Gallery Station. A Student Passcode may be used to ensure anonymity of the student’s response. Last, after completion of the Gallery Walk Tour by all students, small groups may be assigned to select the best responses and share with the class.

Achievement Points - The gears located on each module provide some research specifics why the strategy used in each module raises student achievement. You can click on the gear to read and click on the gear again to eliminate the research box retrieved. For more citation reference information, please refer to the Learning Connect Research Resource Guide in the left hand column of this website.