ETP - Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures
Rationale
Lecture can be an effective way for students to acquire information and, like any pedagogical technique, there are circumstances when it is most appropriate and other times when it is not (Bligh, 2000;Â Brookfield, 2015;Â Nilson, 2010). If we set up a dichotomy between lecture and discussion methods, we are misunderstanding effective instruction and limiting the tools available to facilitate student learning (Brookfield, 2015).
Practices
-
Begin with an engagement trigger
-
Chunk or segment information
-
Provide skeletal notes
-
Plan engaging visuals and relevant examples
-
End with an effective closing
-
Leverage technology
-
Keep to one major topic
-
Change your physical position
-
Pause strategically
-
Be intentional with your voice and movements
-
Insert relevant examples and visuals
-
Use activities to check for understanding
-
Seek student feedback
-
Provide an overview
-
Model a complex thinking/problem-solving approach
-
Explain challenging concepts or ideas
-
Pique students’ interest