Research indicates that grade appropriate learning strategies are easily learned and remembered through the use of acronyms. Following is one example of many acronyms useful to teachers and students:
- S = Sit up straight and tall
- L = Lean forward
- A = Act interested
- N = Nod
- T = Track the teacher
By describing and modeling the steps to SLANT and by reinforcing the steps through verbal rehearsal, children will learn to respond quickly and quietly to a single cue from the teacher.
Research proves that learning strategies work well with all students, including those with learning disabilities, improving learning opportunities for all students.
I absolutely agree that acronyms are an extremely effective tool in the classroom-one that teachers perhaps do not use enough. Acronyms are so helpful in helping students to remember vital information, that I wish that more teachers worked to model this technique for their students. I was really excited to see this topic mentioned, and I especially like the inclusion of the SLANT example.
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