Traditional Teaching Methods and Hands-On Learning Aid Student Understanding

Released on: October 27, 2008, 6:06 am

Press Release Author: Carolyn Ademus/McDonald's & Co.

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: With emergence of computers, learning by traditional methods
has taken a back seat to hands-on learning. Through key products, students can
better understand concepts in the classroom.

Press Release Body: Because of the technology available for classrooms, remembering
the basics is challenging.

Between computers and electronic whiteboards, traditional teaching methods are often
lost. It is still vital for young minds to have hands-on writing and drawing, art
display easels for visual stimulation and mobile bookcases for access to tangible
books.

Learning easels are often an impactful product to use in classrooms. Karen Wood,
3rd grade teacher of Newcastle Public School, says her classroom easel is "Terrific,
and my students are enjoying having it in our classroom almost as much as I am. This
wonderful teaching tool really is ....making teaching a little easier... and a lot
more fun!! "

Because the school year is well under way, sales are available on many popular types
of display easel, including folding easels, paint easels, and tabletop easels.
www.mcdonaldsdirect.com, for example, has special sale pricing on some of their most
popular teaching easels. Many teachers prefer the Copernicus easel brand because of
quality construction, mobility, flexibility and storage. "Our school district
purchased more than 20 of the Royal Reading and Writing Centers in the past two
years. They are wonderful, an incredible teaching tool," said Virginia Wolbert, a
teacher at East Hill Elementary School. "I use my Copernicus teaching easel every
school day and love it! It is so versatile and instrumental in my day, I can't
imagine a teaching day without it."

According to a study featured in the North Central Regional Educational Library,
hands-on learning provides students with a way to construct meaning and acquire
understanding. For this reason, teachers have made these traditional learning
methods increasingly important, made easier through key products.

McDonald's & Company provide top quality classroom furniture, school furniture, and
office furniture. Browse their site to see top quality products like the Copernicus
teaching easel, several types of learning carpet, and products from Califone,
including the famous Califone record player. To learn more, visit the McDonald's
Direct website at http://www.mcdonaldsdirect.com.


Web Site: http://www.mcdonaldsdirect.com

Contact Details: McDonald's & Co.
800-835-0865
http://www.mcdonaldsdirect.com/

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