Practice and being prepared helps in a teaching situation or classroom as well as in many other areas of life.
I learned that if I am prepared for class, and to get to know them then it helps to show the students that they are important to me. I learned that if I break the material into small sections at a time, it is more digestible. And to try to teach to different styles of learning to be sure all students can be given the opportunity to learn.And finally, offering varied modes of learning will keep the students engaged and excited.
Through this course, I’ve learned valuable strategies to ensure my classroom runs effectively. I now understand the importance of starting each day fully prepared and making myself available to students both before and after class. Greeting students at the door helps set a positive tone. Additionally, I’ve learned that lectures should be kept to around 15 minutes for maximum engagement. If a longer lecture is necessary, it’s important to break it up with short pauses or incorporate activities that reinforce the material covered.
Practice the demo before class.
I have learned that lesson plans keep you focused on how to prepare for each class session.
It is important to practice the demonstrations before class so there is a lesser chance of things not working or identifying issues before the start of the lab/demo.
Demonstrations and labs are important for learning, just make sure to practice them ahead of time to make sure you teach and do the demonstrations effectively
The topic covers various methods of student engagement, including problem-based learning, case studies, computer-based learning and interactive lectures. These approaches aim to promote deeper understanding and accommodate different learning styles, increasing student engagement and skill development
Put students to work right away in small groups or individually. After a demonstration, the students are excited to try the procedures or tasks themselves. Get them to the activities immediately. Immediate use of newly acquired knowledge is always effective.
student lectures should be 10 to 15 minute short and should be practiced and prepared for good delivery as well as variable to relate to every student from front to back row
Smaller bites of lecture at 15 minutes are shown to be more effective for student engagement, interest, and therefore learning potential.
Choosing a lecture style that best suits the students is more important that choosing a lecture style that I am most comfortable with.
Once I learned about the shorter lectures. I was able to incorporate so much more information, activities, and group work. This makes for a very exciting class time. and I always leave a few minutes for each student to give their take a way for the day.
The more prepared an instructor is, the better they can guide the class through any situation that arises.
Preparation is the key to success when preparing your class. The better prepared you are the more you can lead the class through everything that could come up.
Having a plan for your class demonstrates the behavior we expect from our students. Modeling professional behavior is the most effective way to encourage professional behavior.
As a new instructor, I have learned I must strive the best learning experience for the students by implementing all four types of learning styles so students can succeed in class.
Planning is big part of how your class is going to be that particular day. Utilizing all the resources and demonstrating the lectures will have the students be more engaged.
I learned the importance of proper delivery of the lecture content. Just because a lot of time and care was put into the creation of the lecture, if the delivery isn't up to par, the process was a failure
I learned, when you as an instructor prepared ahead for class, using all the resources available to you, utilizing different methods for delivering the material. Be organized and knowledgeable of the course material you will be presenting to your class.
