Hand outs
Even tho we develop our handouts, Sometimes they are not up to the par the students expect......... Deal with it
Handouts also make a good state change. They're a good way to break up a long lecture.
well Julie i agree with you on this point but you should know that any and i mean ANY additional information that is given to a class needs to be approved by submitting a CCR and having Orlando/ Home office approve it
Julie,
I couldn't agree more. When the students see that you've taken the time to give them extra information because their packet wasn't up to date, they really feel like you are going out of your way to ensure that you care about their education. It raises the overall morale of the class.
You could try creating your own handouts as this incorporates your real-world based learning. Handouts appeal to those who need visual reference to auditory presentations.
If you supplement the handouts with more current information your students have a chance to see not only how things have changed since the handouts were created (which could be along time ago or just yesterday) but how thru teaching the course you have added to it to make it more useful and understandable for them. Courses just like humans are always evolving.
Sometimes getting the packets where you need them to be content wise takes trial and error, but you can always add to the initial handouts by sharing additional information you have collected along the way. Which will demonstrate to your students that you have a vested interest in the success of the course and your students.
I use Hand outs just about prior to every lecture, especially for my new students. They definately work I'm a dental instructor.
Nellie
I agree wholeheartedly with you on this subject, however many of us in the education industry must rely on handouts that contain old or incorrect material. I try to use as many examples from my experiences in the field as possible to help students relate to the subject in the classroom.
Hi Sheila,
Good point about the handouts. They also reflect to the students that you are constantly looking for relevant materials that can be shared with them in addition to the text.
Gary
Students want to see every assignment required of them on the syllabus. When it comes to handouts, I have found to use relevant information gathered from "real world" instances to help them better get an understanding of a particular subject matter.
