This module on delivering course content was very intresting, & I learned a lot. Many things I am already doing, & some I will incorporate into my lectures & demonstrations.
Creating lesson plans:
- Determine the lesson content.
- State instructional goals
- Validate the importance.
- List preformance objectives.
- Used to evaluate & make improvements.
Make the course relevent:
- Keep lectures of specific content to 15 min, max.
- Reinforce with more lab demos.
- I am already going to implement a new text book.
- Looking at more industry expert videos.
Keeping in mind the learning styles & ways, & delivering content with this in mind:
- Written word, Auditory, Visualization, & Tactile.
- Trial & Error, Observation, & Doing.
Delivering the lectures & demonstrations:
- State the objective of the lecture before lecturing.
- Be sure to grab their attention.
- Keep demos, to 15 min. max, with 5 to 7 steps.
Use a variety of teaching methods that include opporutnies for routine review throughout instruction.
various teaching-learning methods should be used to keep the students focussed and attentive during the classes and for the best outcomes.
A great help for the educator in how to improve their presentations and lectures.
Students need to engage in strategic decisionmaking when designing a résumé. They need to be able to clearly justify why they chose a particular format. The format needs to reflect their working experience.
Students need to be reminded that when designing a résumé, they should make strategic decisions and clearly articulate what drives their decision to use a particular stratgey...not just choose one because it feels comfortable.
There are many types of learnng styles and I need to address as many as possible for the optimal classroom learning experience
The most enlightening information I learned was regarding the demonstrations module. I liked how it was broken down, and I'd like to incorporate quite a few of the methods suggested. Specifically, a short review where I can ask students what they've learned and general questions on the topic.
Be sure to teach to all different types of learning styles to adequately address the needs of your students. Adult attention span usually drops off after 18 minutes so keep lessons organized to 15 minute mini- lectures. Have students implement new knowledge immediately to make then retain it better and understand the real world application better.
its important to vary your teaching styles
Begin engaging the students as soon as the class begins. Prepare demonstrations in advance.
Always practice demonstration before class to make sure it goes as planned. Errors can distract students from their learning experience.
Use different methods to teach students that would keep them involved to help them learn.
A good lesson plan will help new instructors tremendously. When demonstrating labs make sure all students have a good view and go around to the students when they are practicing the skill and commend them!
Incorporating different learning modalities is important. Some studetns learn better when they read, some of them learn better with visual aids.
I typically vary my delivery in lecture and offset lecture with lab alternating to keep them engaged, but this gave some additional ideas to keep them on task.
When delivering course content, find an organization system that works well for you. Make to do lists, outlines of the lecture, goals, demonstrations ect. Make lecture time 15 minutes then have a discussion or some other activity to keep the students focused and interested.
I learned that instructors should incorporate multiple types of learning styles in their material presentation. This will ensure your teaching reaches every type of learning method.
Using a variety of teaching methods is key
It just cemented what I already know
