i have to be able to keep students engaged.
I need to make sure the information I am relaying builds from simple to more complex topics with a clear "roadmap" of what my goals are for the day to keep my students on track.
I learned about delivery methods in presenting new material. To walk around the room and make eye contact with each student so they know they are important. I also learned to minimize figeting and annoying behaivor while teaching because it is distracting. I can always record the session so that I can assess how I am doing as an instructor and make improvements.
Episodic memory is much stronger than rote memory. When students are given examples that relate to their life experiences, memory retention is much greater. The students build a memory connection between the examples and episodes in their lives, which helps them remember the needed content much better.
I.ve been doing most of what was covered for years. However this was a good refresher. The most sailient point for me was the "big pickture?location" point. I was reminded how importasnt it is to begin with a review of topics covered.
I like the idea of videotaping a lecture to increase awareness of one's own lecture style and make improvements where needed. I also appreciated the information about moving around the classroom, which is different from pacing, in that it can be used as an effective strategy to gain and maintain student interest and not a distraction. I find that coming to class prepared improves my confidence and allows my to be more comfortable, genuine, and engaging when I interact with my students.
I learned that floating or moving around the classroom is very effective to observe all students. It is important to also have effective hand gestures, facial expressions and voice tones to engage students into the lecture.
I have videotaped myself giving a presentation and noticed the annoying things I do.
Now that I know what I do, I can work on decreasing that behavior.
Learning the various voice/talking issues that may only become apparent by video taping/recording yourself during a lecture. I cringe at the thought but it is the only way to get more objective feedback I belive.
I have always enjoyed floating around the room. I cant stay in one place and lecture, it helps me to keep each student engaged.
An important aspect of helping keep students engaged is by being engaging yourself. For example, move around, keep your energy up, gesture with your hands, smile, and make eye contact to make sure that you are the focus of the class, no that what you are talking about is important.
be careful not to over-do it though. Don't be nervous with your movements or gestures. Don't "pace" around the room, "float."
From this module I learned different ways to become a more effective teacher. Pausing for a few seconds after a student asks a question, floating around the room, and practicing my tone and delivery of lessons are things I will encorporate into my classroom.
I have learned in this module that to have students stay on track can be related to My course presentation. Walking around keeps student attention on Me and what I'm speaking about. Eye contact gives individual attention to the student.
How rto make sure that I keep my students engaged by using a variety of methods such s pausing, repeating and being aware of my non verbal cues
I learned to ensure that I need make eye contact with each studednt, and to watch my pacing and hand gestures.
I enjoyed reading about how to engage learners, with content, facial expressions and planning.
video / recording lecture is a good technique to evaluate
I learned that I need to work on my speech to make sure I talk clearly
I learned a lot from this lecture epecially movement in class and also the voice recording review. I will apply that more into my lectures.
Be aware of distractions. such as fidgeting with objects while speaking, lingering eye contact. By videotaping myself I may discover some practices I need to work onl
