We go over the recipes to be produced the next day. They have to take notes emphasizing the changes to the book's recipe. Then they bring those notes and do their production. Sometimes I ask a student to read his notes.
I think I will now try to have the students get together and go over their notes and fill in the gaps from other students input and mine.Then I will have one of the students the notes out loud to make sure they are correct in their sequence and procedure.
I agree. It seems that when students apply the information to their lives they are a lot more excited about it.
One way that is effective for me when I lecture is to constantly ask questions which aids in discussion. When the students are speaking as opposed to me that is good. If a student is speaking that means they are actively engaged in the process whether or not the have the right answer. I believe a lot of retention occurs when students discuss topics while giving examples of how that information applies to the lives.
Hi Renee,
Great point! Stories should be applicable to the course content and not all about the instructor.
Patricia Scales
Hi Angella,
Great! Your students are having fun while learning; this is the perfect remedy to encourage students to come back every day. Students retain more if they are having fun while learning.
Patricia Scales
Students enjoy hearing stories from my professional life that relate to the topic I'm covering, as long as I dewel on it as a learning experience and not focused on me. Sometimes explaining mistakes I've made helps make a point, too.
I am a new instructor, but a seasoned learner. I try to convert lectures to active learning scenarios to avoid boredum for both my students and myself. For example, while covering the many acronyms included in "Emergency Procedures", I play the game show host to 'Disaster Jepordy'. My attendance during review time is always 100%. My students love this form of active learning. Their energy is contagious and keeps me passionate about the subject and how to instruct it.
Hi D'Ann,
Great way to break the lecture and to test the understanding of students. Students need a break from a long lecture.
Patricia Scales
Hi Kelly,
Case studies are great in preparing students for the real world. Case studies allow students to utilize their critical/analytical skills.
Patricia Scales
I often give a lecture about intellectual property. I define copyright, trademark, patents, etc. I could ask them to research specific case studies and present them to the class. Students can then discuss and debate the merits of each case.
During a long lecture I like to stop about every 20 minutes or so. Have the students discuss with their neighbor what they think was the most important fact they just heard. I give them about 1 minute, then I call on a few students to share what their neighbors thoughts. Then I continue with lecture.
I find this helps with retention. It gives students an opportunity to have a brief, small group disscussion,it breaks up the lecture, and keeps them engaged.
Hi Grant,
Have students use YouTube and Kahn Academy for interactive learning. These are great resources to help with the understanding of math.
Patricia Scales
I teach math. I am trying to add more activity such as pairing students and have them write 2 quiz questions and a practical application for skill. Do you have any more ideas?
Hi Dennis,
You add a lot of variety to your lectures. Students love it when the instructor utilizes various teaching aids.
Patricia Scales
Hi LeeAnn,
You are on point! Students really do love hearing stories as they apply to the content of the lesson. Students really want to know how it is in the real world.
Patricia Scales
The pure lecture presentations have been broken into sections of priority and involve group lab activities to support the material. I have students randomly form groups no larger than three students each group. We conduct the activities in stages in which each group will share their findings with the class as we conduct class discussions about the lecture presentation.
I will also conduct a short term memory test periodically asking another group to sum up what was just discussed.
I teach many medical-related courses. I find it helpful to incorporated some personal experiences and stories related to the subject matter. Students typically enjoy hearing it in a more real-life scenario. I feel that it keeps them engaged and allows them to see it from a personal point of view.
Hi Kenny,
I like how you introduce the whole package to the students and follow up accordingly. I am sure your students are ready for the work force.
Patricia Scales
Hi Kelly,
Yes! Active learning is important, and students love when they learn actively. They feel more involved and confident.
Patricia Scales
Hi Scott,
This genereation especially loves the use of technology as a teaching aid. This type of teaching generates excitement from the student. Technology really makes students want to attend class.
Patricia Scales
