“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Confucius
Some students easily grasp concepts in a traditional instructional setting with a teacher in front of the classroom explaining and demonstrating a particular topic. These students are often good note-takers and do not have a problem staying on-task and listening for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, not all students fit in this category. Many students need to DO things to get a deep and lasting understanding of a topic. Teachers attempt to engage these students by including hands-on activities and projects as often as possible, giving these Do-ers a chance to learn to the best of their potential.
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