Delivering Course Content | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Delivering Course Content
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Always considering the different learning methods varies by each individual as well as the capacity to be attentive greater then 15 minutes are important aspects to keep in mind. To get an engaged audience its important to vary method to allow for maximum participation without overburdening their capacity for attention.
This module is a great reminder to vary instructional delivery styles. I've historically learned new material in a concept-based fashion, which has aided my ability in translating various topics into several different medias and styles; which reminds us that receiving feedback during and following this translation is critical to assess how well the instructor has relayed information.
After teaching nursing students for the past few years, I've realized that no two students learn the same way. I've had students who can watch me demonstrate a skill once and pick it up right away, while others need me to walk them through it a few times before they feel comfortable. I've also had students who were afraid to even approach a patient at the beginning of clinicals, but by the end of the term, they're taking vital signs, performing head-to-toe assessments, and communicating with patients with very little assistance. Seeing that improvement is one of the things I enjoy most about teaching. I've learned that sometimes I have to change my approach, explain something differently, or spend extra time with a student who is struggling. Clinicals don't always go according to plan, especially when certain units are busy or there aren't enough opportunities for students to practice. I've learned to adjust and find other ways to keep everyone involved. At the end of the day, I want my students to leave clinicals feeling more confident and better prepared to become nurses.
I learned the different learning styles of each student in your class matters. It's a good thing to try and find what pattern or style best suits your classroom. Engagement and proper planning are also two important things I noticed in this section. It's good to keep your students as engaged as possible so they retain as much information as possible and have a good time doing so. It's important to plan accordingly to your lesson and even have backups when something goes wrong.
While it is important to vary the delivery style for students, it is imperative to cover the core material. I learned there are different ways people learn and different lecture formats to be used. Teaching will allow me the opportunity to experiment with different ways of presenting the material that will be creative and help students comprehend, use, retain and apply in the field of aviation maintenance.
Learned the importance of practicing and presenting different learning and teaching styles for the students because everyone takes in information differently so it is important to try to reach every student and mix up ways the information is given.
Comment on Jesse Jackson III's post: I agree and think it is critical for student success.
It is essential to provide as many learning styles as possible so that there is an opportunity for each student to succeed.
Maximizing student learning and retention is greatly assisted by varying one's teaching style in order to appeal to all learning styles.
This module was a great reminder of how important it is to break down course content into manageable, digestible segments. Utilizing a variety of delivery methods—such as visual aids, hands-on demonstrations, and varied activities—helps keep students engaged and significantly improves long-term retention.
Know that there are different learning style and to make necessary changes so that you can effectively teach and the students will understand.
Use different methods to deliver the content
I had the concept reinforced to me that adults have an attention span of only 15 minutes, so I need to prepare my class into 15-minute blocks of mini-lectures or other learning activities.
Use different styles of information delivery to keep interest and improve retention.
That it is important to vary delivery types and styles to keep students engaged. I also learned that most adults have an attention span of 15 to 18 minutes. With this knowledge I see that it is imperative to change up delivery types and styles and will create a plan to do just that.
I have learned to Vary my delivery style, give mini-lectures instead of long drawn out speeches. Focus on hitting each of the learning styles where possible: Written, Auditory, Visual, and Tactile. Build rapport with students and take notes each class to improve my own styles and deliveries.
The main thing that stood out for me as an excellent tool for me is breaking down my lectures into smaller increments. I have noticed that some days (especially when introducing a new project/topic) I talk to my kids too much/for too long. I think it is a great idea to break up my lectures with small demos or activities in-between to keep them engaged and increase memory retention.
I believe utilizing a variety of learning styles helps to ensure all students receive a format that suits their individual needs. I loved the video about pushing content, challenging assumptions, and creating opportunities for students to learn about themselves
Being mindful of different learning styles will help students to get more engaged to learn the subject better
