Delivering an Effective Lecture   -   PDF
Use active lecture breaks to help students process important course content during class.

 

Beginning a Lesson: Establishing Relevance  -  PDF

Increase student motivation by rethinking the way you introduce the day’s lesson.

 

During a Lesson: Engaging Students   -   PDF
Variability during a lesson increases student engagement and results in greater retention of content.

Closing a Lesson: Purposeful Conclusions   -   PDF
Make the most of the final minutes of class by being purposeful in your closure.

Stragegies for Increasing Student Engagement: Think-Pair-Share  -  PDF

Transform the way your students participate in class by engaging them in rich discussion. This three-phase process can be used to review older content, brainstorm new ideas, or debrief learning at the end of a lesson.

 

Facilitating Student Discussions  -  PDF

When students discuss important ideas, they mentally consolidate information, apply the language of the field, and often refine their own ways of thinking about a subject. Effective facilitation strategies will help you set the stage for productive conversations.

 

Facilitating Tasks for Small Groups  -  PDF

Encourage the development of more sophisticated mental frameworks by facilitating meaningful small-group tasks.

 

Encouraging Student Attendance - PDF

Student attendance is vital for success. Consider utilizing strategies that promote attendance in positive and authentic ways.