STARTING A UNIVERSITY LECTURE - Five ways to open your class! #universityteaching
Dr CST・10 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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Recent questions
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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Summary
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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.
