I've learned that to develop my own lesson plan. I need the following: lesson content, unit title, instructional goals, why do they need to learn this? What do I want them to learn? How will I teach them? List any necessary materials and aids, and evaluate lesson effectiveness afterwards.
I am learning effective ways to engage multiple students at one time by varying the method of information delivery.
There are different ways to teach
After this course, I plan to put much more time and effort into my lectures ahead of time and incorporate more variety, while balancing retaining some predictability so students stay comfortable.
Be sure to keep the sections of study to 15 to 20 min, you don't want to loose the class. prepare, prepare, prepare. Practice what is in your curriculum in front of a mirror and take notes on the changes that you are needing to change.
Provide different learning opportunities and styles..... and practice.
I've learned the importance of varying teaching methods to ensure that students of all different learning types are able to access the material
Many students don't like to voice a question after a lecture or to be called out. The 3x5" card distributed before class so they can write their questions down and collected at the end of class can be answer the next class is a good idea.
There are many different types of learning types and learner styles that can accommodate all different people.
Always prepare for a demonstration prior to having the students to the demonstration with the class.
Students learn by taking in content/theory, questioning assumptions and learning about their selves.
We as a culture are all becoming micro learners, so brief lessons that change and are varied, are key.
Lecture for 10-15 minutes and in lab only give 5-7 steps/directions at a time. Break students into small groups and circulate during lab time. Use a variety of teaching methods to target different learning styles.
Organizing demonstrations can help student learn new material efficiently, and changing delivery styles will have an impact how well students perform.
I am working to develop lesson plans that include different types of presentations, lectures, videos, demonstrations to give variety to the lessons and keep kids engaged. I also need strategies to keep kids in safety gear. The kids don't feel safety glasses and safety geat is important.
Vary your lecture classes to keep students interested.
Prepare and practice your demonstrations beforehand. Try to utilize the 5-7 rule when lecturing or giving a demonstration to increase comprehension.
By focusing on hands-on, interactive learning and connecting lessons to real-world careers, you'll engage students and help them develop both technical and professional skills that will serve them well in their chosen fields. Delivering effective course content involves balancing theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills. CTE students often thrive when lessons are practical, interactive, and aligned with real-world applications.
Vary your teaching style to reach as many students as possible
We all learn different and need to make sure we use all material we have to teach our students.
