I teach Oral Communication, and the goal is to teach students the concepts that they need to research, write and deliver a presentation effectively. The first few weeks always involved me lecturing and trying to teach them all the basic concepts and then having them do it on their own. But, what I found is that it was not the best approach. Most of the students didn't have the "AHA" moment where they linked the concepts that I lectured about and utilized them in their presentations.
What I eventually found, was that by using PowerPoint I could help them wade through all of the information and pick out the important concept. Also, I found many different speaking activities that I could incorporate each week to allow them to practice the concept. Lastly, I changed the concept of the course from Public Speaking (in the form of speeches) to Oral Communication and started adding group discussions, debates, and one-on-one communication.
Allowing them to use more of their senses simultaneously has really helped them have the "AHA" moment.
-Carla
Offering written outlines to reinforce the content heard in lecture.
First to help the learner understand that we do use different senses to learn and help them with the percentage at which they ase used. Then introducing different exercises that utilize 2 or more of the senses as to give a hands on correlation of the information and give them the opportunity to see it at work.
I like to present a visual or audiotory project then let the students remove, disasemble and reinstall the item of interest. This stimulates all the senses, plus they have fun doing it.
I like to incorperate as many different stimuli as I can - visual, audio and hands-on tactile experience helps to make concepts "real" for many students.
Hi Jennifer:
If using PPT, one general, all-purpose guideline to remember about using power-point is this – don’t read the slides to the students. Unless you’re deliberately trying to make a point, reading slides is the quickest way to have students tune out during the lesson.
Instead, it’s better to cover the main points on the slide, and have the students refer to the notes on their own.
Regards, Barry
Hi Christine:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
I am Pastry Instructor and I definitely don't need to try to hard to get my students to use most of their senses. The only sense that is always a challenge is hearing.
To me the student must have all their senses stimulated to complete the learning process. I often utilize the shock or disbelief element to engauge their interest following key components. This is done through real life situations and examples of very unique quality. Visual learning happens when there is something to see, kinestetic happen when there is something to do, auditory happens when the instructor makes it interesting through sound. When all three are combined into the presentation, my students gain the most through most of their senses. It make for a stronger point.
Hi Christy:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Christopher:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Amanda:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Kim:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Michelle:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Pamela:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Duane:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Teri:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Ted:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Daniel:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi LaMonica:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
