Get Your Students Hired
Students have a variety of learning styles and short attention spans. Therefore it is best to plan lectures with a variety of delivery methods to keep their interest and give them the best chance of absorbing and then later applying the information.
I learned it's important to try to implement different learning styles because not every student learns the same way.
Use varying styles of instruction. Avoid starting the class/lecture the same way every time. Practice all demonstrations before attempting to practice them in class.
Limiting a demonstration to 5-7 steps sounds like another application of the magical rule of 7 aka requisite parsimony, or perhaps I ljust like the catchy phrase.
Recording lectue on regular basis and reviewing can help identify areas for improvement.
Utlizing mutiple approaches in demonstrations and lectures will ensure to gain the attention and meet learning styles of the majority of the students. Only using one method for both, has its positives but for the ever-changing student, at some point you will lose the engagement of the student. Mutiple approaches in the arsenal is always a plus
The point that resonated most with me was remembing the attention span of people and considering adjusting your teaching to that. I think when I deliver content I will try and teach to a point for about 15 minutes.
Decide what teaching works best for you such as I pads, demonstration etc. Try to do small increments of 10-25 minutes of lecture .
Jackie
Create a lesson plan based on the variable level of knowledge that the class may have....and be flexible to change where and when needed.
Every student learns in a different way, adapting your teaching plan to help all students learn is important for success
Mini-lectures are a successful way to keep students engaged-15-18 minutes is most adults attention-span
The lesson plan ensures that you stay focused on how to prepare for your class sessions, content and all the materials you need for your instructional delivery.
Alternate between lecture/group activities/demonstration/and return demonstration or practice time for the student.