Keep lectures to a 10-to-15-minute length. Adults struggle to pay attention beyond that. Also, keep steps to procedures to 7 or less at a time. Be sure to walk among the class during labs to verify and encourage good work. Don't be afraid to stop the class and redemonstrate what y'all are working on if the majority of the class is doing it wrong.
I have learned that there are several ways to make delivery of course content interesting to the students. Being flexible and diverse with instruction methods helps students learn effectively. The instructor as well needs to be mindful of how they present themselves and are perceived by their students. Practicing always on how to deliver a lecture helps the instructor become an effective speaker and educator.
Teaching needs to be adaptable to the students to help with the variety of different types of learners. There is all types of students from tactile, verbal, auditory and more. Utilizing all of these tools allow everyone a chance to learn in their own way.
Comment on matthew watkins's post: I support this answer, having a format on topics will be helpful.
I have learned that attentions spans will vary but to keep this in mind as well as learning styles. Trying to incorporate different styles will be helpful.
The module was very helpful in reminding instructors the importance of knowing the different types of learners. Once aware, teaching can be delivered in the most beneficial way. Instructors should prepare their course outline the day before to ensure a positive flow. It should be rehearsed prior to the lecture.
in order to be an effective instructor you must deliver the content in a short, clear and organized manor.
It is important to make sure all knowledge delivery is carefully thought out. Each student learns differently and being able to touch on all different learning styles would be valuable to all students.
Instructors should construct learning techniques according to each students learning style
in order to be an effective instructor you must deliver the content in a short, clear and organized manor.
I have learned the importance of delivery to your students and trying to deliver information in different ways to allow for more students to grasp an idea. Always connecting an example to a concept.
Always practice demonstrations prior to your lecture so when you deliver your students will have a better understanding of what you are teaching
In this course I learned how people have different ways of learning and we should try to deliver different styles of teaching to help them become engaged in what we're trying to teach.
Keeping lectures into max of 15-18 minutes and then doing an activity to reinforce understanding of content. Switching things around to keep students interested sand reach different learning styles and always practice demonstrations beforehand.
In this section i learned how people have different styles of learning and we have to try and deliver different styles of teaching to help them become engaged in what were trying to teach.
You have many students that learn different ways. If you have a visualization learner, if you don't practice the demonstration you could show them wrong.
I learned that you need to be able to demonstrate to the class, so you need to practice it first. There are many different styles of learning and the ones that learn by visualization would learn the wrong way if you do it wrong when demonstrating.
I have learned that being an instructor isn't something that you wake up one morning and decide to do. You have to prepare yourself and be able to explain and deliver the course outline in a way that all students can relate to because every students has a learning style. An instructor may have to create a different concept for some but at same time, everyone is learning the material simultaneously.
I find myself using the combination method more than a single style. I can build upon a single idea or thought that leads into another style and format. It gives students the chance to at least consider many different perspectives that you can steer into the main objective of what we are learning this day. It opens the door for questions and problem-solving, and by the end of class they will have in some way performed a reflection on themselves.
The idea of changing teaching styles to appeal to different students learning style, is a great tool to use to connect with a majority of the students.
