I learned in this course that I will have to have a good set of notes/list of talking points for my lectures so that I can avoid reading directly from my lesson plan.
It's best to incorporate as many styles of learning as possible. Use technology and keep the students engaged with mini-lectures if possible.
In developing course content it is so crucial to ensure that it meets all earning style needs in a way that effectively delivers the information.
Switch up teaching styles to appeal to all kinds of learners. Plan, prepare, and practice demonstrations and always have a backup plan.
To have effective lesson plans to engage your students. Also it is good to prepare demonstrations before class starts.
It is a good idea to have yourself videotaped occasionally to see how you are really presenting yourself.
I need to make sure I vary my teaching styles to accommodate all students.
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Create a lesson plan using a variety of different teaching methods. Students have different learning styles. Delivering instruction through a variety of teaching methods can help.
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Breaking down skills demonstration in 5-7 steps to keep students focused and engaged.
Effective teaching strategies address different learning styles. Demonstration of skill or procedure requires preparation and practice beforehand.
Get to know your students and their learning styles, provide techniques for all learning styles
Multiple teaching styles need to be implemented during the day to be able to reach the students.
Know your content, practice the demonstration before showing, don't drone on lecture in class.
take the time to prepare beforehand.
Knowing the information beforehand and prepping before class will help the lecture flow more smoothly and once you get comfortable, it makes it easier to start to integrate other learning styles into your presentation/lecture.
Attn span is 15-18 min on average, split up lecture
My teaching style hopefully will flow naturally through preparation and cues. It is important to be aware of the average retnation and attention span.
It is important to remember that each adult learner has one style of learning:
Written: the learner gains information by reading
Visual: the learner gains information by seeing the procedure or the concept being executed
audio: the learning gains information by listening to the content being delivered
Tactile: the learning is delivered using a hands on approach.
Because of this, it is important ot be sure to utilize a variety of educational techniques in order to get through to each type of learner in the classroom setting.
It is also important to take notes at the end of the class to do self-reflection on those areas that could have been delivered better, and those areas that may need to be reinforced or readdressed.
Being prepared and practicing what you plan for will allow for greater outcomes for both the intructor and the student. This gives them a guide of what to follow and what expectations are, especially the more prepared you are.
Variety is the spice of life! Vary your lesson delivery.
