Different learning styles and how students learn.
Adults have an attention span of 15-18 minutes. Mini lectures are most useful to help retain information.
I've taken away from this module that preparing summary sheets for my lecture is a great way to keep focused on the major learning objectives of the day.
Consideration for different learning styles of students is imperative to delivery of course information. Getting to understand and know your audience (students) is imperative in success of the class.
different styles and ways to present and reinforce material. the best teaching style will be a combination of it all to help as many students' varying learning styles.
Lecturing can be completed in different formats other than traditional Expository style.
The more variety you put in a lecture the more engaged students are.
I learned to always switch up the teaching to keep your students engaged.
When developing course content, it is important to align it with the learning objectives and consider the needs of the students. Sequencing the content in a logical progression, using a variety of resources, incorporating interactive elements, and ensuring accessibility and relevance are key considerations for effective course development.
Each student has various learning styles and it is important to use these different styles. Preparing strategies used to teach will greatly help you and your students.
There are a variety of of methods of learning and we as instructors should keep this in mind when we form our learning material such as powerpoints and presentations.
Practicing demonstrations so you are better prepared prior to class, engaging the class with an opening that enables you to gage the mood of the room, and varying teaching delivery all contribute to a more effective classroom experience.
Make sure you can alter your teaching styles for your learners. Keeping in mind there are many types of learners.
I will ensure to give instructions to the student in 5-7steps. Also, I will structure my lecture to have 10-15minute blocks, so the students can retain the information.
Varying teaching styles and practicing lectures and demonstrations before class will help to connect to students more effectively.
Try to use as many different teaching methods in class as possible to allow each student to learn in their preferred method. This should help to have the best learning outcomes for each student.
Vary your delivery of information, allow the students to practice a skill before the time comes for real life application to give them confidence.
Delivery lecture into 10-15 minutes blocks helps with retention. Prepare class having lecture notes and summary sheets provides you with cues as to where to put in examples or illustrations.
Teaching styles can vary, depending on the audience (students). It is the same way when I go do standup comedy, I look at the audience and decide what kind of jokes I will say. One must be very versatile when it comes to teaching students because everyone is different, so adjustments must be made to be successful.
Learned different methods of content delivery, that mixing up delivery styles is most effective in reaching all types of learners. I found it helpful that the amount of content can be thought of as formulaic; noting the attention span of the average adult learner 10-18min, so keep each talking point within that time frame, and best to segment that into 5-7 bits of information for best retention.
