The teacher or the students will prepare a worksheet (e.g. a gap text, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle), which they fill-out with a pink pen. The completed sheet is placed in a prepared red, transparent, two-sided open poly pocket. Learners can now begin filling in the exercise by writing the correct solutions on the red poly pocket. For this they use a water-soluble black overhead pen. The pink parts written on the worksheet don’t shine through the poly pocket. After checking the right solutions by removing the enclosed completed worksheet, the solutions can be wiped off with a soapy solution (disinfectant wipes are also fine, as they additionally remove fingerprints). A new exercise sheet can be inserted.
Even with adults, this method works in order to bring a little relief and fun in a lecture. Thus, the method accompanies a non-participatory presentation: The poly pockets will be distributed at the beginning of the lecture; the questions of the worksheet must be filled during the talk. The check at the end of the unit is therefore a self-checking one.
Didactical Description of the Method
The learning experience is enhanced by repeating certain content more than once. Learners can repeat the learning content several times using this method. The writing process addresses those who use a kinaesthetic learning style, whilst the visual aspects of the method address those who rely on visual learning. Reading the solution aloud, the auditory learners can additionally be engaged. This exercise is suitable for different age groups, especially for younger learners who are happy about the "colourful" method. This method works well with adults, however, to bring a bit of relief and fun in a lecture. Thus, the method can, for example, accompany a non-participatory presentation. The solutions can be self-checked at the end of the lecture. Thus, the attention of the audience can be kept alive.
- a water-soluble
- black overhead pen
- a red two-sided open poly pocket
- a worksheet with any content
- pink / red fine liner