IN & BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
"No matter
how recondite or obscure the ideas may be, the phenomenon of a
grown-up person capable of talking enthusiastically and sequentially
can show students how they themselves might someday be able to think
things through."
"Teaching
drives us to learning . . ."
Both quotes from Mary
Burgan in Defense of Lecturing article2006
Topic 7 - Launching the class and setting the tone;
Delivering effective lectures
Class topics:
- Hints for effective lecturing
- Fostering a classroom environment that enhances learning and reaches
all types of student
HOMEWORK & READING PREPARATION:
Follow-up Reading & Browsing:
Innovative ideas on the design of effective presentations:
Garr Reynolds' Presentation Tips:
http://www.garrreynolds.com/Presentation/index.html
and his Presentation Zen website:
http://www.presentationzen.com/
Science Teaching Reconsidered
(Chapter 8)
Getting to Know your Students
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