In one of the classess that I teach, I find that using some of my personal experinces that relates to the topic at hand evokes questions from my students and opens up a differnt view for them.
Hi Vanessa- You have a nice mix of activity in your lessons which must work well to keep students engaged! Susan
When lecturing, I usually try to take the lecture and break it up into different sections to help students learn chunk learning. I will lecture first, some at some point and ask questions, and continue to reinforce students to ask questions. I will continue on with the next part of lecture. I also use real life examples and video clips to get students involved and curious.
I have used most single, direct answer questions that require concrete knowldge skills; typical of a science based curriculum
Hi Alnita- Having students "teach-back" is an excellent technique that definitely improves retention while demonstrating competency! Susan
One way is to spice up my instructions, and after a day or tow of recapping, I allow the students to take turns teaching a particular topic.
The way I usually start is by asking students to give an example of a personal experiences that addresses the question. After this one thing leads to another and we keep building on the scenario.
I have prepared questions using chapter reviews and even tests to create a "quiz bowl". I divide the class into groups with both 'weak' and 'strong' students and offer bonus points that reflect the number of correct answers by each group. This encourages student participation and breaks up the monotony of always having lectures or tests.
Use a ball that each student can toss to another student to get others to answer questions they have thought of
I like to reflect on the new material I have just introduced by asking question about about the topics. You get an idea of students who understand the material, students who are paying attention or students who are a little confused about the material.
Hi David- Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, students really respond to scenarios/questions that involve real life experiences. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Hi George- thanks for your post to the forum. Asking your students to utilize critical thinking skills is so wonderful! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
using real life scenerios and posing questions for discussion is helpful
important in the fascilitating of objectives being met. can be presented as a contest or debate between student participants.
open ended questioning mixed with real life scenerios are a good tool. it brings engagement on a practical level that the students can take away with them
I like to ask questions that apply to the classroom and every day life. When questions can be applied to a world outside the classroom, often times students feel less inhibited in answering. Also, open ended/ rhetorical questions are great for discussions. In addition, a series of questions tend to probe thinking as opposed to one dead end question
Sharing my own personal experiences and asking the students if they feel what I had done or the thought process I had used was beneficial or ineffective in the situation. Asking them to share how they may have looked to assess and resolve the situation. Allowing and exploring their questioning of my situation I feel allows them to challenge or outsmart (as some try to do) or compare their thought process to someone that they routinely see as and as an authority by natural association.
Hi Debra - I agree - although it takes some creativity to come up with activities that will get students interacting, it gets them much more engaged in their learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I try to get students involved. I like to have them get up and interact with eachother.
Hi Ghia - Thanks for your post to the forum. I like that you base your questioning on your students'homework assignments as that way they are more likely to be prepared to answer. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
