STARTING A UNIVERSITY LECTURE - Five ways to open your class! #universityteaching

Dr CST・2 minutes read

The speaker shares five ways to start a physics lecture to keep students engaged, including showing a lecture plan map, starting with a video clip, asking a question, sharing a personal story, and conducting a class vote for participation. Their goal is to make the classes engaging and enjoyable for university students in the UK.

Insights

  • Beginning a lecture with a map of the lesson plan and break times helps students understand the structure and pace of the class, aiding in their engagement.
  • Employing various methods such as video clips, questions, personal stories, and class votes at the start of lectures can enhance student interest and participation, creating a more interactive and enjoyable learning environment.

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  • How can a teacher make physics lectures engaging?

    By showing a map of the lecture plan, beginning with a video clip, asking questions, sharing personal stories, and using class votes.

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Engaging Physics Lectures: Five Effective Strategies

  • The speaker is preparing to start teaching physics classes at a university in the UK.
  • They aim to make their lectures engaging and enjoyable for students.
  • Five ways to start a lecture are shared to maintain student interest.
  • The first method involves showing a map of the lecture plan, including break times.
  • Another approach is to begin with a video clip to capture attention.
  • Opening with a question for students to engage with is suggested, especially later in the semester.
  • Starting with a personal story related to the physics topic is recommended for narrative engagement.
  • Using a class vote at the beginning of the lecture is proposed to encourage active participation.
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