Attention span is an important factor to keep in mind when teaching a course. Utilizing a variety of teaching methods helps keep students motivated and eager to learn.
With good planning comes a well-executed and efficient class - engaging students and promoting their success.
Preparing ahead of time for each class session will help you engage with the students better and allow you to have consistency in your instruction.
I learned that teaching a class is multi-factorial and there are many ways to engage your students. Making sure that all students are interacting and not just a select few will guarantee a more successful class.
The common theme with this section is that in order to be a good teacher, you'd have to be prepared, competent and intentional in the deliver of the content that you want to teach. Active learning is not only engaging the students by asking questions but creating a rapport with them.
One part of this content that really stood out to me was varying your introduction. I like to tell cheesy jokes before the class starts, which are usually well-received. I haven't thought about doing something different but now I'm brainstorming some other things I can do. Maybe a funny video from a television show like America' Funniest Home videos? Maybe a funny video related to the content. I'm thinking a lot about this. Thank you.
Keeping you class engaged the whole time is crucial! Plan your lessons thoughtfully.
Student interaction and a clear lesson plan go hand in hand with developing a successful class.
Thank you this has been very helpful
Always prepare a demonstration prior to class. This will reduce the likelihood of any hiccups and also make you more confident in your delivery.
ive taken away that you should always be observant when delivering a lecture and to write down any observations you made that could make it better for those listening. always be observing the reactions of those listening and pay attention to the reactions positive and negative. and modify your lectures, demonstrations as needed to benefit the student best as possible.
Adapting your lesson plan with various ways to deliver the instruction can reach many different types of learners. Lecture and discussion may work for some, but formats including worksheets and activities will reach others in the classroom. Also reducing learning to 15-minute segments is more likely to help adult learners retain information
Student engagement and making sure to teach in every learning style
I have learned the importance of different learning styles and breaking down lectures into smaller sessions as well as keeping steps for demonstrations between 5-7.
I have learnt that as an instructor it is better to perform demonstrations in 5-7 steps only to keep students engaged. you should also practice these demonstrations before you do them in class
Stay organized with short 10 -15 minute lectures, keep the students attention span. We dont want our students to doom scroll their minds when learning new content, break up the lectures with in between examples of components, pass them around class to get the hands on and visual aspect, on what they will be actually working with in the working world. Allow some time for student questions, maybe ask them if they have seen or worked with a component you have passed around the class.
Case studies are not new and are used in aviation maintenance colleges to analyze real-world scenarios and promote hands-on, outcome-based learning, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application in a manner that aligns with industry standards. They highlight critical skills like troubleshooting, safety procedures, and the human factors involved in maintenance, preparing students for the complexities of the profession by exposing them to various technical and experiential domains.
Benefits of Case Study Learning:
- Hands-on Experience
- Real-World Relevance
- Skill Development
- Promotes Safety and Responsibility
- Supports Specialized Training
I've learned that the attention span with this generation is very short. They have electronics and phones that keep them distracted. I try to do group assignments and pause lecture to ask questions about what was just stated or do an activity, I like to see who was paying attention. I put out my expectations early on to inform students to not wear earbuds or be on their phones during active lecture, I also tell them to take notes.
There are many different methods of learning. learning what works for a specific group may not for another. Understand that and if one does not work for your current set of students, take note, regroup, and try another method.
Delivery methods don’t just stop at lecturing, many methods can be used such as demonstrating, questioning, using audiovisual materials, group projects, and more.
