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Enhancing the Learning and Retention of Biblical Languages for Adult Students
Author(s) -
Morse MaryKate
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
teaching theology and religion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1467-9647
pISSN - 1368-4868
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9647.2004.00190.x
Subject(s) - value (mathematics) , presentation (obstetrics) , psychology , hebrew , experiential learning , cognition , mathematics education , pedagogy , computer science , linguistics , medicine , philosophy , machine learning , neuroscience , radiology
. Finding ways to reduce students’ anxiety and maximize the value of learning Greek and Hebrew is a continual challenge for biblical language teachers. Some language teachers use technology tools such as web sites or CDs with audio lessons to improve the experience. Though these tools are helpful, this paper explores the value gained from understanding first how students learn and then how technology tools best support that learning. Developments in cognitive psychology and neuroscience offer many insights concerning adult learning and retention. After a presentation of key insights, several ideas are suggested for enhancing the learning and retention experience of biblical language students.