The importance of body movement when instructing students
I've common way of instructing on both videos provided by the harvard university, the instructor were energetic moving around the class, representing the meaning with their hands, that keep the students awake in the lecture room.
Movement and animation are excellent tools to keep the students' attention. I also regularly use props and turn off the powerpoint and write on the black board.
I believe that movement and animation show your enthusiasm for your subject material. Enthusiasm is contageous!
Marshall,
Good point about the need to move around. Through this movement you are "owning" the classroom/lab and that shows the students that you are aware of the learning environment in total, not just what is happening in the front of the room. This is a good tool for student management.
Gary
Marshall,
Good point about the need to move around. Through this movement you are "owning" the classroom/lab and that shows the students that you are aware of the learning environment in total, not just what is happening in the front of the room. This is a good tool for student management.
Gary
First do not sit at your desk and give instructions. move around the entire room, not just in front of the students. Students observe your movements and begin to understand your movements and what to expect. Movement with hand, head, eyes, walking across the room keeps students awake, knowing you might walk up close to them. They acquire attention watching you instead of bordom of you standing still and speaking with a monotone voice.
