Preparation
Fail to prepare, and prepare to fail. I create detailed outlines of my speaking points for every class, including when to access additional materials, such as PowerPoints. Mind you, these are just outlines. If you read verbosely from a sheet of paper, you will lose the attention of the class. My outlines are essentially guidleines with a few words to remind me where I am in my lecture.
Tamara,
I wish you much continued teaching success. I know your efforts will be rewarded with increased student engagement.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
this is a great concept I have thought of this approach however, not yet put it into play. Thank you for the motivation and skill on how to remain on schedule.
I thought that that this was a great piece of advice for a new instructor. it will help in assuring that you can deliver the content for the class in the allotted time frame.
Kim,
This a good idea for both you and your students. You have a plan for where you want to take the class and they know you are organized and ready to teach them as a result of the outline you have prepared.
Gary
I also like to create a daily outline with a time frame for each part. It helps the students stay focused and keeps the class running smoothly.
Great response straight to the point, thank you it was a post I will not forget! T.F.
I keep a notebook with all the powerpoints in it. That way if I am running out of time, I already have the power point handy. Also use a Teacher's outline that helps me define important parts of the curriculum. That way I don't leave anything out.
