Strategies for Teaching Preparation Presentation Participation Preparation l

Strategies for Teaching Preparation Presentation Participation

Preparation l l Be mindful of syllabus Read the text – Even if you think that you know it already. l Write some notes – Word definitions carefully – Outline methods for problem solving – Be sure examples work out properly l Plan homework assignments – Do the assignment yourself

Presentation l Write neatly – Walk to back of room and look at your writing. – If using overheads, use large text and leave lots of blank space. l l l Erase completely and leave the board clean Face your students, not the board Step to both sides of your work so all can see After writing many words allow time for students to finish copying the board. Pause after most steps in the problems you solve. – Don't think that you always need to be talking – Silence is okay.

Participation List some ideas as a group l Wait for questions to be asked. – What if I cannot understand or answer a question? l l Learn (and use) your student's names. – Use first exam period to memorize names. l l Encourage students to listen to some problems instead of writing them in their notes. l l Ask students to write problems on the board. Have your students solve a problem on their own similar to the one you just modeled. Have students “vote” on the answer to a problem Meet with your students in a one-on-one setting