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Show Page ID North Edition Lakeside Review December Wednesday, 28, 1983 tSl'DGH all successfully learned English. Along with other experts, Hull believes1 fear is a major road-- 1 burned-ouSearching for new ideas, Hull block to learning. He thinks recent research on brain function , attended a lecture by James Ashshows how teaching can be more Ian? in a the er, pioneer using guage-bod- y approach to learning. effective. The left brain is the fear cenAsher believes that by relating ter. It evaluates unfamiliar inforinstruction to body," language mation and often rejects it. If I movements, a student learns faster and retains information Ion- -' point to a desk and tell a person, ' Das ist ein Pult, the left brain s ger. After extensive study of Ashsays, No, that is a desk. ers writings and those of other The techniques Hull uses, by- experts, Hull develpass the left brain. Asher sugoped his own eclectic approach. methods that gests He banished textbooks to the to theusing brain which isappeal open right backroom and began systemati- " to new ideas, said Hull. cally flooding his students, with the spoken word. What the right brain responds There are three phases to the ' to is a physical learning style. I program. First I expose them to tell the students this is a Pult a large number of and have them interact by words. After reaching a language touching their desk as they say ,v readiness stage, which means it. , ;; Gerwith theyre bubbling over Hull then systematically reinman, they begin responding to forces the new word. Students questions.. The last step, is when asked to sit on their be may the students themselves give desks, walk around them, or commands, said Hull. ; move them-a- ll ways of physicalLike all dedicated teachers the word. Hull is committed to helping his ly students succeed. Theres no By the middle of the year, why a child cant leam a formany of Hulls first year stu- eign language. After all, theyve dents have a vocabulary of 5000 words, along with a commitment to both their teacher and German. the class and throw their dialogues in the garbage. I felt SHELLEY KANCITIS . Review Correspondent ROY A buzzer rings and 25 lively teenagers pile into Joseph Hulls classroom at Sand Ridge Junior High School in Roy. After taking attendance and introducing a visitor, Hull announces an upcoming test. The students , groan in unison. It is just like any other classroom setting except for one difference. No. English is spoken. For, 45 minutes, Hull and his students speak only German. A flashing red light atop a sign reSaying English Verboten minds students that use. of English means losing points. What amazes visitors is that Hulls students have had only four months of German instruction. When the district superintendent visited my classes two years ago,, he couldnt believe their level of comprehension and competence, said Hull. Hulls classes have not always been this fluent. Thirteen years ago when he began teaching German, Hull used a traditional approach with heavy emphasis on t. , - . i ' M , O-'t'- ' - rfy ; . ' Jt v, s SSHl Mm M like-mind- ed v linn; ; pre-select- ed 'A-- , ' ; grammar and memorization. After, awhile I realized it just didnt work. Kids would leave re-s- on Mr. Hulls fun. We laugh a lot and mistakes are OK. You just try again, said seventh grader Camille Christopherson. In here we learn by doing. We dont MAKING A POINT, Sand Ridge teacher Joseph Hull speaks no English. translate from English to lax and participate? the class. One has been designated a Hausfrau, the other a Grossvater (grandfather).. They A, eighth grader. said are going shopping. The class good language learner, While in the classroom, stu- Hull. Using psychologist Joan tells them what to put in their dents are expected to be physi- Rubinss studies, Hull lists four sacks or in other places. Before the Hausfrau has a carrot in cally and mentally involved. All points: being a good guesser, long one ear, a com cob in the other his foolish In class to Hull. on are and willingness appear eyes and a pumpkin on her head. daydreaming is dangerous be- make mistakes, and being able ' Maybe not the traditional cause one might find onesself to feel comfortable in an unfabut a successful vehicle shopper, miliar while environment. a in chair everyone sitting for learning names of body else is turning somersaults. I do silly things to make them parts, food and basic directions. Hull briskly issues a set of relax, said Hull who admits to Hull relies on a variety of teaching aids, both conventional and commands. All twenty five stubeing a ham at heart. unconventional. their rise from dents seats, The walls of his classroom are is hard It feel to not . relaxed in their turn circles, feet, stomp . covered with posters, street signs and have a time in Hulls crawl over their chairs, and, sit good German. Many class. Something interesting is al- and flags-a,A ' 7 down. ' ways happening. One might call have been obtained, from the. How does Hull get normally Goethe Institute, a it learning ala Johnny Carson. adolescents to re Two students stand in front of German organization that pro German. We really think GerThe first week of class I exman, added Greg Weston, an plain to them: what makes a A il - ' a concept, a student of Joseph Hull uses and gestures speaks only German. EXPLAINING A nine CLEARFIELD effort by day students at North Davis Ju- -: nior High School netted near- ta . a iy $3,000. r ' A According to student body advisor, Dave Miller, $2,886 in small change was donated by students participating in a competition between seventh, eighth, and ninth graders at the school. fund-raisi- ; non-prof- it ng With , collection bottles just outside the cafeteria doors, students were able :to contribute to a volunteer effort that would ultimately provide the sole source of Christmas for each of eleven area families,, including 35 placed children; and three senior cit-ize- On the final day of the campaign, students elected to 'have candy machines in the school buildings turned off. I dont think anyone had a penny left in his pocket that day, said Robin Horiuchi, A A , - States and Germany. In addition to being one of the few teachers to pass a rigorous German language proficiency test given by the Institute, Hull has been recognized as a superior teacher by both the Institue and his peers. He is this years Utah Foreign Language Association Teacher of the Year. Hulls eclectic approach is slowly spreading across the state as districts view a film on his techniques or hear him speak at conventions. I think more and more schools will begin using the oral approach, said Hull. I know Ill never go back to the old way. Hands On Study Helps Teach History JUDY. BLACKNER Review Correspondent ffiKiiiii - A coloSOUTH. WEBER nial feast climaxed a day of studying the early American colonies in Allison Moormans fifth grade class at South Weber Ele- ; ar A ; the schooLs journalism advi- sor. It was really beautiful. This years tradicontinuing a nine-yetion at North Davis, began just after Thanksgiving, .when form letters were sent to ev- ery religious organization within the schools attendance boundaries. Descriptions of unnamed families were then submitted by local clergy and prioritized by PTA members ; according to need. ; Because of the enthusiastic participation by students, no family was turned away this year, said Miller. jt. self-conscio-us Families Helped Efforts 11 ' . motes educational and cultural exchange between the United mentary.;A . . ... Acting out social studies is more fun than just learning it, said the students. The fifth graders researching the lifestyles of the early colonial settlers were divided into three groups the New England Colony, The Middle Atlantic Colony and the Southeast Colony. ; Mrs. Moorman assigned each colony five vocabulary, words pertaining to colonial times. The students then had to prepare a way. to present the informaiton they researched to the class to show what they learned. The presentations came in the form of television programs and plays, acting out their lessons. Illustrations in the form of charts, diaramas and maps were included in the presentations. Each student was required to prepare his or .her own costumes to add realism to the day. . With a Grand Central store in Bountiful by opening early one day, in the week before Christmas, representatives of the school were able to purchase appropriate gifts for each recipient family member. The remaining funds went to buy case lot v foods for the families, , pi V ies is better than textbook reading. COLONIES of children at South Weber Elementary School find acting out stud Research on colonial food and Christmas celebrations resulted in a feast of walnuts, chicken, hot apple cider and freshly baked gingerbread men served on hand woven placemats. The feast was enhanced by Christmas Carols and the imaginary blast of antique muzzle loaders shoot-- , ing in the holiday. The excitement of the celebration showed clearly on each students face and made social studies a big event instead of everyday class, work. iudenis for Term LAYTON Layton High School has released names of students on the honor roli and high honor roll for the ' : v-first term. They are:. 'A. Twelfth grade high honor: Brett Kevin Allen, Pamela Allen, Russell Asplund, Matt Austad, Kari Biddu'ph, Karen Boen,. Susan Burke, Kelly Burton, Ruthann Christensen, Julia Christmas, Gary Coleman, Dixie Dean, Hallie Degroot. ,, Tim Eccleston Victor Ellis, Cheryl Estoque, Cindy Flint, Mary Follett, Drew Genber, Teri Goede, Karen Graham Darrin Hansen, Tamara Higgs, Eric Hyde, .David Ipaktchian, Marie Kangas, Roxanne Kirkham, Tammy Kline, Jolene Layton, Valerie Leach, Mike McAdoo,. Gregory McClune. Jerilyn Miyawaki, Trevor Moss, Suzanne Murdock, Valerie Nelson, Wendy : : A1 A ,., Ales-sand- .. ! ri, Steven Pearce, Carol Piercy, Rodney Stephanie Greenburg, Melissa Gutien-neerville, Stanley Staples, Tammy Talbot, Elizabeth Pudlewski, Sheri Sharp, Rina Phillips, David Price, Michelle Roberts, Daniel Tuttle, Joi Ure,, Pollyanna Julianne Hansen, Jill Hanson, Lynne Waite, Lori Wall, and Ronald Zimmer-maShipley, Allison Stevens Lisa Strom, Chris Rose, Patricia rutherford, Collin Tami Talbot, Reva TolleTavia Thore-- ; Schaffer, Wayne Shipley, Piper Smith, Hatch, Sally Howe, Dayna Huffaker, son, Michael Tucker Kim Tunley, Laurie Spencer, Timothy Stefurak, KevScott Hughes, Kimberly Larsson, Honor: Show Yen Bell, Rebecca" Shauna Valentine, Kris Wildinson, in Stubbs, Jill Titenson, Charlene WiMoore, Cathleen Nielson. Arasili Bravo, Christine Blanires, Deborah Winward, Angie Woodward, lliamson, Matthew Wood, Katina Frederick Park, Campbell, Jennifer Kaelynne Audrey Brogue, Jill Yonce, and Robiq Aiengler. Yanez. and Ventura, Larry Carol Renee Dalton, Day, Sheri Evans, Gail Petersen, Mary Eleventh grade high honor: Eric Honor: Micheal Baza, Robbie Bean Maria Anleen Charisse Fernelius, Peterson, Priest, Finth, Ann Gifford, Ralls, Aida Bravo, Cherylann Call, Thomas Blood, Tamara Bolles, Rebecca Brooks, Pamela Henrie, SuJana-ly- n Caroline Michele Russell, Hancock, Eddy Sprenkle, Keith Lori Carole Crofts, Copperman, CrUz, Kellie Day Nicole Duncan, Jefsan Sheri Jennifer Kim-mc- l. Lisa Steed, Keen, Stoddard, Jaeger, Cathy Talbot, Heather Ford, Janiel Gunther, fery Eliis, Russel Enderton, Mathew Keeker, Kard Mark Paul VanKampen, Viau, Mari Holopainen, Scott Jaeger, Shaun Garner, Robert Harper,; Cindy Johnson, Keith Keller, Sheri Kuyken- Wahbum, and Richard Wiomer. Donna King, Robert Lochner, KimRichard Haycock. dall, Kristine Langford, Debra O Neil, Tenth grade high honor: Tari berly Magness, Stephanie McBride, Bonnie Hoyirian, Valerie, Helquist, Nancy Roberts, jessica Sparks, and Joo-li- e Jodi Budge, Denise Daley, JenAmy McKenzie, Samanta Morgan, Wilcox, ,, ; Joann Jensoft, Kevin Johnson, Linda nifer Daskevich, Aneisa Dickerson, Matthew Peach, Tyler Rentz, Rebecca Honor: Michelle Ames, Marlena Garrett Dutson, Sandra Evans,- Robert Roberts, Robert .Spangler, David Killpack, Micheal Lyons, Tracieann Storm, Mary Stratford, Bryan Strong, Madsen, Samaniha Mattingly Tobert Barnes, Christine Bauer, James BeneHayes, Sandra Jorgensen, Wade Lauer-encSherrie Strong, Doni Thinos, John Morain, Julia. Nelson, Chariotte Nilsen, dict, Andrea Berg, Kathy Bravo, Margie James Norton; David O COnnor, David Capener, Darrin DeFrain, Robert Ivonne Martinez, Dawn Molzen, BriWagstaff, Michele Washburn, Kimberly Cynthia Frascari, Leesha Gibby, an Pennock, Tammy Sharp, Jana Som White, and Michele Willhide. Odle, Paula Pacheco. Ortiz, Tonja Petersen, Stephen Porter, z. : n. Me-lon- ie Pen--nelber- Hart-shon- n, Ales-sandr- i, . e. Fer-nca- u, . A , i ' |