Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. Depending on the classroom setup, group work can also be chaotic and auditorily overwhelming.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Extensive lecturing is not a good use of your time, or learners’ time, in synchronous online learning. At a minimum, you should break up lectures with polls or discussion prompts. Students remember more and experience less mind-wandering when lectures are interpolated with other learning activities, such as short quizzes.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

For Pickett, it is a struggle to implement new digital learning styles with adult students as many of them are accustomed to traditional lecture models and are dismayed when they don't get what they expect. These critiques can discourage other students from taking the course or cost lectures their contract renewals.

Lecturing 156

Lecturing Course Evaluations Students History 156

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Form groups strategically.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. For example, pause for one or two of the above activities after lecturing for eight to 10 minutes. Provide variety in assignments.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Form groups strategically.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124