EDED 4310 Tues. Zunker

WK 13 Discussion

Some people say drill and practice is really "drill and kill." What can teachers do to make 
sure this kind of use doesn't happen and drill and practice can serve a useful function?

I think that the first step is making sure the students in your classroom are comfortable with this form of software.  It can be misused and the teacher has to make sure and follow procedure.  The benefits of drill and practice are great.  The students provide immediate feedback, they are motivated, and it allows time for the teacher to address other needs that are important to cover.  Repetition is a mean of learning and drill and practice will help the students retain the information.  The key is to select the right type of drill and practice for the appropriate lesson.