MEMORY MATTERS

We will be discussing Memory in the next few weeks. This blog entry is due no later than 3:00 on Wednesday September 30.

"Attention and Memory are compatriots. When you are not concentrating, it is hard to remember. Therefore, measures used to improve attention will help with memory functions". Respond to the above quote and give examples to support your response.

Paying Attention to Attention

We will be discussing Attention and Memory during the next few weeks. This blog entry is due no later than Wednesday September 16 at 3:00.

Please choose one of the following:

• What do you see as the unique role of attention in learning? Think of students in your classes whose attention controls are not operating in an efficient manner. What characteristics do they exhibit? More importantly, what are accomodations and interventions you might implement to help these students?
• React to the following quote from Mind at a Time. " We know he can do the work if he wants to. In fact, when he can overcome his attitude problems, he will succeed. Until then, it is up to him. We can't help him until he helps himself. "