When material is lengthy in lecture, break up into 15 minute blocks with activities. Though I may need to develop additional activities, it seems as it is necessary to achieve higher learning for the students.
it is important to work around these facts:
The attention span of most individuals is in the 15-18 minute range.
We generally only remember about 25% of what we hear.
We normally only retain 40% of what we read.
We can listen 4 times faster than we can speak.
Course content is the basis for all learning and lesson planning.
Test demonstrations before doing them with the class. Develop lesson plans with different teaching methods
A combination lecture may be the best way to keep students engaged.
The attention span of adults is around 15 to 17 minutes. I plan to apply different learning styles such as- written word, auditory, visualization, & tactile.
Have a variety of teaching techniques. Start class in a dramatic and enticing way to grab their attention. Get to class early to read the vibe of your class.
Small bites (shorter, 10-15 lectures), practice ahead of time, and occasionally tape yourself to see how you're really presenting when you teach.
Develop lesson plans incorporating different styles of teaching. prepare prior to the demonstration or lab work.
I need to incorporate varying learning styles throughout the lecture to ensure the success of all the students.
I really like the idea of passing out note cards to students and having everyone write down their questions during, then collecting and reading at the end. I wish my instructors did that!
Ensure to incorporate multiple content delivery methods in order to accommodate different learning styles of students
I learned when developing and delivering lesson plans, I need to be mindful of the ways in which my students are more apt to retain information and cater to those learning styles to the best of my ability.
Everyone does not learn the same. It is important to make sure you are using different teaching styles.
Develop and delivery course content in as many varied learning styles as able.
develop rapport to help students connect with content
Adult attention span 15-18 minutes
Vary delivery to address as many learning styles as possible
Be prepared for the class or course before it is presented. Also, be sure to routinely vary the learning styles you teach to.
Be able to adapt to the students within the school setting, being able to switch up the way that the material is being taught, learned, and understood by each student may vary by mileage. Making sure that if you are giving any type of demonstration that the material required is available and on hand, also that it works. Plan for mistakes and issues and being able to recover quickly from these issues is also key.
Giving students the outline of what will be taught in class, and showing the fair standards for testing will help them get past their nervousness
I like the idea of breaking up the lectures into small 15-minute mini lectures to hold student attention and promote better retention.
