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I enjoyed the session about the heart this morning because it gave us the opportunity to see a lesson involving both lecture and hands-on activity.  It really showed us how an activity increases students' motivation to learn, which should be the teacher's goal.  The lecture in the beginning had too much information, though, and not enough conversation.  As an elementary school teacher I know that it is important to put whatever the students are learning into context (for example, by having them share their experiences with the subject) and discuss the information, not just list facts for them to absorb.  It is important to break up the lecture with conversation, discussion and activities.  This wil increase the concentration and excitement of the student if they are engaging in multiple types of learning.