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Active Learning- Strategies for Lesson Preparation

A survey of students interest is most valuable in the formulation of engaging students. Example: In teaching -How to help patients compliance/use of medication device- Visual on screen displays helped to engage the student,deliver the information and show the importance of guiding patients to obtain better outcomes by using medication devices properly.

energy

I think that the delivery of material should be made interesting and throw facts in to make it interesting.Also ask them questions to keep them involved?

Students in the back of the classroom.

Hello, After 23 years in my profession, which did include some teaching, I am now in the classroom for the first time. My students are young adults and have paid a lot of money for this education. There are 14 students in this class in which a few of them sit in the far back of the room, and it turns out that they are the most disruptive. How do I remedy the disruptions so that it is a better learning environment (even for the disruptors), short of introducing discipline? Thank you!

teaching with fun

Teaching with fun helps provide an environment where the real fun can occur-in learning. There is great joy in grasping new knowledge while developing and mastering new skills

value_of_lecturing

Listen to the NPR story "Don't Lecture Me"....

first impression

How do you know how aggressive to be? Because I feel like if you are to nice then they try to run you over!

preparation

Hoe does a class outline and syllbus really differ?

ED103

I found it very helpful the different forms of questions for tests or quizzes. Thank you.

ED103

I would love to have an ice breaker for my first day of my class. At the present time I teach Tooth Morphology. I loved the idea about doing the minute paper, any more suggestions?

Learning Styles

Most students fail because some instructors fail to recognise that students have different learning styles. I have a nagging question about how to handle a situation where a student is listening to music (Ipod) while attending lecture.Is that an acceptable learning style?

Showing Up Early

This is a tactic that the director of my department has already suggested. After struggling with the idea of waking up another half hour early, I am going to start applying this strategy. I have been noticing that it takes me some time to get the class "up and running". Maybe if I was there early I could better set the stage and we could hit the ground running when the class starts.

Getting students involve in active learning.

As and instructor during my lecture and my activities, when i come across a student that is quite and like to stay to him/her self i will do group activitis to get that student involved and to also express how important it is to work with others because in the work force he or she is requiered to work with and talk to others.

Ensuring that students are following you

I think that it is important to ask questions relevent to the content you are teaching at different intervals throughout your lecture. Watching the facial expressions of your students will allow you to pinpoint who you may need to ask questions to. This will ensure understanding of the material.

Remembering our students are individuals also

As our students enter into our rooms for the first time they are only names and numbers. It is our job as the instructor to get to know theie learning needs as individuals. Asking them appropriate questions about their educational needs is a great way to start. This information can assist you in creating an appropriate learing environment for the entire class.

retention

what is the best way if you tech on block courses to cover past material,without reteaching subjects

learning environment

i have found that mixing theory and hands on activities together allows for the best learning environment.I have found it keeps the students interested and allow the instructor to help the students during the learning process

music

I agree that music can be soothing and uplifting

group discussion

what is the best approach for group discussion in the classroom,without having only a small percentage contribute?

Preporation

What are some strategies that are used commonly for preporations to teach a college level class for the first time?

Teaching OT

I teach keyboarding and typing also intro to microsoft word 2007.This is not a very interesting topic and can become boring quickly. Any one have any suggestions on activities that make class more upbeat?