Present the material for audio, visual, and tactile learners with visual aids, Power Point pres, and handout supplies
i use many methods and share experiences in the field my cirriculum vry much so pretains to the field and skills they are expected to perform in the field
Part of class in straight lecture, part of the class we go over illustrations that have been handed out or an overhead and then part of the class is hands on with manikins to demonstrate and perform needed skills.
Many different methods of delivery. The course splits logically into certain chapters in given weeks. For each chapter, I make certain I have a variety of delivery modes (see, hear, do). I always have many more videos, lecture ideas and activities than will fit. I decide between options by asking what will add to the balance, e.g., this video is great, but I've already planned a video this week. How could I make the video's content into an activity?
I teach an introduction to college writing course that includes APA format and give online students the task/opportunity to construct and them give feedback on in-text citations and reference page entries
I use a variety of methods to introduce and teach in the classroom. It is very helpful for all students to have some idea on how they learn best so during the first course taught on campus the students take a survey of their learning style.
All instructors have access to this information so that we can best help our students learn. Providing lecture, powerpoint, textbook materials, handouts, case studies, small and large group activities, labs with hands-on demos, we can provide for every learner needs. Having students read out loud pertinent terms from the textbook, asking provocative questions at the beginning of class stimulates and motivates the students
My director went to a conference and came back with a great idea to get both instructors and students to read ahead. Its called guided readings, the instructor prepares questions form each chapter and gives them to the students prior to the subject being lectured. By preparing the questions and answers, the instrucor must read the material. It also serves to focus the readings for the students. Because the students have read the material ahead of the lecture, the lecture is much more interactive.
I try to incorporate the different learning styles in each of my classes. I lecture with and without powerpoints. I use games, group discussions, and hands-on activities. By breaking up the class time, I engage and motivate my students. It also re-energized me.
Dr. Meers,
Because of the nature of the courses I teach (General Education), it is critical that I address the varied learning styles of my students, while also working to maintain their interest and attention. These are both accomplished by "blocking" out my course into sections, meaning that I break my lesson plans down by allocating a certain amount of time for lecture/discussion (usually accompanied by a Power Point presentation), interactive group activities, individual activities, ice breaker activities, etc. How many, and which of these pedagogical strategies I employ each week depends largely upon the specifics of the subject matter and what it best lends itself to. Consideration is also given to the number of students I have in class on a given day; occasionally, "group" activities may become an activity for pairs of two on an impromptu basis.
Most importantly, I think being able to "read" your class and get a sense of what's working and what they're connecting to (and sometimes, what they're not) requires that we as instructors remain prepared to potentially vary our approach. This always means that we must attempt to appeal to varied learning styles with a sense of purpose, and it also means that we must often come prepared to make last minute changes to our lesson plans in order to be as effective as possible.
Thank you,
Karin Eby
Hi Lisa,
What are some methods you use with your students to set up the learning stage?
Gary
Hi Tim,
This is a must if you are going to stay current in your field. I commend you for this effort so you can make your content more relevant to your students. This also is a great way to create a network for your students as they seek employment.
Gary
Hi Tanya,
What are some strategies that you use to help make the content relevant and applicable to and for your students?
Gary
Similar to some of the other posts changing the routine helps. Especially when a topic is more complex planning more breaks in the lesson plan helps keep the focus. I try to utilize as many different learning styles to maximize the learning of each student. I also add in real-life scenarios that may occur to again create a foundation and understanding of the importance the material can have in real scenarios.
I always take in consideration that my students have different styles of learning so I include videos, visuals, note taking through the use of power points,and also like to give them real case scenarios examples,considering that my students are getting ready for a career in the healthcare field.
I like to use content that is fresh & doesn't cloud the visual perspective of what I'm trying to teach.
Although "Old School Technology" still has a fond place in my heart & in my classroom, I try to focus on cutting edge technology that the majority of my students will be experiencing first hand.
This strategy is beneficial to both the students & their perspective employers.
I like to play games with my students to keep things relevent. I go on websites for high school teachers and print out diagrams at that level that seem to help my students understand difficult concepts.
I like to go over the material and set up a learning stage appropriately, this helps the students stay interested and focused.
I speak frequently with representatives within the medical community in order to stay current on new technologies that have been developed and implemented
This is tough in the online world with some of the instruction embeded in canned courses. Still, there are opportunities, through the various communication devices, to motivate students too look at the material differently and to recognize when students are struggling with how the material is "generally" presented.
Hi Ellen,
I am a big fan of case studies myself. My students really like working through them because it starts giving connection to the real world that they are going to be entering very shortly.
Gary
