This document is a summary of our Taino research repository from October 2024. It will cover effective methods of teaching, lexical sequencing, collective learning and language revitalization.
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Effective methods of teaching
Tips for Improved Memory
The Power of Stories & Lexical Sequencing
Active Recall
Spaced Repetition
Collective Learning
Language Revitalization
🌸 6 Recommendations in a Nutshell
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- Create a lexicon for lesson 1 based on a chosen topic that would interest the students.
- Ensure the chunks of words (10-12) are frequently used in real life.
- The order of words should tell a story for enhanced retention.
- Think Pareto’s Principle
- To improve laser focus and perseverance, have the learner identify a clear short-term goal and state why this goal matters to them.
- Instead of multiple choice tests, encourage active engagement, making the student either write a response or speak aloud.
- Apply Dr Klemm’s 3 steps for Active Recall
- Include the concept of spaced repetition for long-term, durable retention of knowledge
- Suggestion: Create visual mnemonics and flashcards that pair images with words or phrases. This method leverages the brain's ability to remember visual information more easily than text alone, facilitating quicker recall of vocabulary. Interactive color coded flash card “decks” (divided into daily, weekly, monthly review) of most frequent words (or words themed for a subject you are more likely to talk about) for studying
- For future phases, it would be valuable to contact Living Tongues Institute and Wikitongues to find elders who speak the language so we may record their voices and give them ownership. Learners can hear the correct pronunciation and gain insight into their heritage.
Effective Methods of Teaching