Preparation: stage one
Aims and Objectives
The very first thing to consider when you are planning a learning experience is what exactly
you intend your students to learn. Teaching and learning activities, content creation and
assessment all stem from these initial ideas.
Preparation: stage two
Keep well ahead of the students, preferably finish preparation before the semester begins.
The sequence of Stage Two should be regarded as flexible. Items may be taken in a
different order. They will often be carried on simultaneously.
Preparation: stage three
Before each formal teaching session:
Ask yourself: How will students benefit from this session? How are you going to ensure that
they learn during and after the session? How are you going to monitor their learning? How
will you encourage them to take a deep approach to their learning in the session?
Preparation: stage four
Looking further ahead:
Self evaluation.
Student evaluation.
Choosing Teaching Methods
There is no single teaching method that is the best. Teaching methods depend on what you
want students to learn, how you think they may learn it best, the sort of class it may be, the
sort of content and the discipline, how many students are in the class and so on. Students
usually appreciate a variety of methods and enjoy working on ideas and concepts
themselves. Always try to involve the students as much as possible.
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