I learned how important it is to have varying teaching styles, especially as a lecturer. By varying how you present, you keep more students engaged and on their toes!
I think it’s essential to gain a good understanding of how the class retains information and then adjust the instruction method accordingly.
Delivery of course content successfully, requires that the instructor consider learning styles of the audience and use a variety of pedagogy.
Mixing up your style of teaching so students won't get bored, and practicing your course before delivering it.
Lectures are a great way to present in a classroom setting, but being detailed and concise can get the information across. Establishing rapport and being approachable can change the dynamics of the classroom environment because students feel heard.
Prepare yourself ahead of time and make sure you are able to deliver the message by incorporating different methods. of instruction.
your style of delivery needs to vary between many students, try to touch as many bases as you can to connect with all your students.
"Be creative, competent, and personable; as a result, student learning reflects the effort you put forth in class preparation." I use 10-minute demonstration videos and quick discussions to help drive lectures and prepare students for our lab. Once we go to the lab, I do a quick recap demonstration before proceeding. I love using quick lecture lessons, but I do not love lecturing. My students can stay engaged longer, and it helps teach the different learning styles.
When developing content for the class its best to deliver content in 10-15 minute intervals. utilizing different methods of teaching can help target all learners and keep engagement high throughout the instruction. retention drops after seven steps, so when teaching something in chronological order its important to remember not to have so many steps in one setting.
Powerpoint is just one of many methods to organize lecture notes.
To be a good lecturer you need to be a scholar, writer, producer, comedian, entertainer, and instructor. This is so true. It is important to keep the learner engaged and keep the environment safe for interactions and missteps
I'm going to have to work on my lecture times and change my style up regularly.
Students learn by trial and error and by observation and by doing.
I love using interactive teaching strategies, rather than just a PP lecture, it really helps with keeping students engaged and studies have shown it helps with retention of information.
Unfortunately, I am required to lecture, but I will attempt to use many examples and tell stories to try to keep people engaged.
using a variety of teaching styles better ensures the instructor's ability to reach all students. lesson and academic planning is also crucial to the educator's success
Vary the teaching style and remember humans can only retain between 5-7 new concepts at once
Presenting to the students in a genuine way and using the various learning styles will bring about a classroom experience that has memories and application.
I learned that I must select deliveries that will enable the students to learn the materials and demonstrate mastery, while enjoying the process to the maximum extent possible.
set up your students for success by creating clear goals and expressing course material correctly
