It is important to offer a variety of instructional delivery methods in class because each student has a different learning style and as an instructor you want to reach each student. I like to lecture to my students about a subject, then explain key points in greater detail and give examples. I may during this time have a visual aid so that they can visualize what I am telling them. After that we go into the lab and practice the procedure by doing it, hands on.
Robert,
So true because with variety of delivery the instructor is appealing to the different learning differences represented in the class. By making these connections the engagement of students is increased as well as well as their knowledge being expanded.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
When an instructor uses a variety of ways to deliver material in class it stands a better chance that all the students will comprehend the material being taught since no two people learn in the same manner.
This is definitely needed so that all the students receive forms of instruction that they learn from the best.
Robert,
What are some of those methods and how do you work with them?
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
people learn throught several different methods
Doug,
Right you are and this is why variety and change of pace needs to be programed into the instructional delivery so their interest can be retained for the duration of each class.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
The variety keeps all of the learning receptors active. I've noticed that I start to fade at times when I'm listening to an instructor's lecture for an extended period of time. The change in delivery style requires an adjustment of the brain to accept the new learning method and as a result, improves focus.
George,
How do you determine this with your students?
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Tiffany,
Students like change of pace and variety in their instructional delivery. By doing both you are helping them to stay engaged for the duration of each class session.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
People learn in different ways.
To reach out to all of the students. Not all students learn in the same manner. I try to use different methods when I am teaching. I will either lecture with power point or write on blackboard, I bring in visual aids to pass around.
Creativity is very difficult for me. I have taken into consideration alot of the comments and try to put them to good use.
Edwin,
Thank you sharing this experience with us. This reinforces the value of changing instructional delivery and change of pace so you can prevent the 100 mile stare because most of us teachers have see this stare too many times.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Students get the 100 mile stare after a few minutes of Cost Control class. I can usually keep the 100 mile stare at bay if I change my tacticks every 15 to 20 minutes.
I will go from conversations to showing a short film to using smart phones to look up information to working in groups.
While changing up forms of teaching I am asking questions about the students opinions on the subjects we are studying.
I teach adults and your idea about mini camps has me thinking of new ways to teach them. I think it may recapture their attention for some classes.
Renee,
Good advice for all instructors to follow. Students like change of pace and variety in their instructional delivery so we need to bring both into the classroom so we can keep our students engaged.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
As mentioned in this course, diversity makes for more interesting training, both as the instructor and for the student. I have sat through a few courses where it was lecture only....I did fail those classes as well. As an instructor, variety keeps me more interactive with my students. Covering, tactile, attention span, visual, audio and time management all at the same time.
Michael,
It does work, doesn't it. These markers let you go back and pull up information as needed. Without these memory markers it would be tough to recall the information and use it as needed. The more you can recall this information the more it becomes a part of your professional expertise.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I know that I retain more information when an instructor changes things up. It leaves markers in my memory that I can associate those changes with. I have tried this idea and it seems to be popular among our students
