Nelia Diaz The movement And gesture are an essential part of teaching ,actions speak louder than words.
To use pace, pitch and volume more effectively.
making eye contact and gestures can help your audience stay engaged
I learned that utilizing active listening skills, multiple ways of presenting information (analogies, stories, etc.), tone, and movement are all beneficial to effective teaching.
Reading power point presentations from the desk is not a good delivery method.
Good points all through this section. Eye contact, moving around and not hiding behind the desk are key factors for my teaching method as is my storytelling. I try to link the information to something they may have had experience with, are interested in, or will see in their upcoming professional career because I have seen it myself.
The more energetic and enthusiastic I am (to a point), the more engaged my students will be
I like the videotape to assess the class feedback.
I usually very paid attention to the students' face expressions while I am teaching or talking to them. From their face expressions I can feel that they are engaging or not engaged in the contents I am talking about.
I really like the topic that I have choice for the learning. The communication skill is very important to not only how to connect with the students but also myself. The good communication skills will be engaged the students to what I am trying to present, but also building a respect and trust relation with the students.
Great communication helps to develop relationships with each student.
Good communication helps build trust, manage the classroom, and support student learning.
Since I do have a tendency to fidget- I will have to make a conscious effort to not be distracting to my students. Additionally, since this will be my first time standing up in front of a class as an instructor- I will need to be aware of the volume of my voice- to make sure that all can hear me appropriately, while not being too loud. I will consider recording myself to see what I actually look and sound like to my students.
It is important to break concepts down into smaller pieces, using repetition, expression (voice, facial, etcetera) to keep students' attention and help them retain the information.
Effective instruction relies on deliberate communication—both verbal and nonverbal—to enhance student engagement and comprehension. It is important to develop a consistent, expressive delivery style that reflects my personality and supports the content. By using tools like videotaping and self-reflection, I plan to continuously refine my teaching presence and classroom delivery for maximum student impact
I think most people don't understand communication is not just talking it also involves listening.
floating through the classroom can be an effective way to help students feel more engaged and focused. moving around and having eye contact with Q&A makes students feel a part of the discussion
I liked the advice about practicing with a screen behind you so that you can refer to it and be more comfortable interacting with the images and content before your lecture.
In teaching math, it can be very difficult to keep students engaged. Moving around the room and keeping proximity to students in mind during my "lecturing" is key. When I'm at the whiteboard, making eye contact with specific students and keeping up the back-and-forth discussion keeps them from drifting to sleep. Asking open ended opinion-based questions to students who are shy or may not be totally grasping the concept is a safe way to keep them included in what's going on. When students volunteer answers, I'll challenge those answers (even if they're correct) to see if the student can back up their conclusion. Again, asking for others' opinions about a student's justification keeps the class functioning as a group and encourages communication. Sprinkle some humor and levity into the mix and you have a successful math classroom with engaged students.
I've learned that strong communication is essential for effective learning. It goes beyond just speaking clearly—it's about listening actively, giving constructive feedback, reading non-verbal cues, and adjusting your message to suit different learning styles.
