Classroom Delivery

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Classroom Delivery
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1. Gain Student Attention

• Clearly signify start of session
• Speak after group has quieted down
• Welcome students
• Establish friendly but business-like atmosphere
• Show enthusiasm for the subject

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2. Introduce Subject

• Introduce subject in an interesting way
• Clearly state subject, objective, structure,
  value of session
• Indicate expectations of learners
• Link subject to previous session
• Place subject in context of course/ discipline
• Relate it to existing knowledge experience

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3. Explain subject

• Adopt logical, organized approach
• Define key terms
• Explain clearly concisely
• Cover critical attributes
• State relationships between whole parts
• Emphasise key points
• Vary pace method of delivery

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4. Effective Use of Aids, Media

• Select aids/media re purpose to be served
• Check equipment ahead of time
• Use equipment effectively
• Ensure visibility/audibility
• Clearly structure content of material
• Present material effectively
• Distribute handouts when appropriate

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5. Maintain Student Interest

• Show sustained enthusiasm
• Give interesting examples, illustrations
• Use useful analogies metaphors
• Tell pertinent, interesting stories experiences

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6. Ask Field Questions Effectively

• Know names or have name plates
• Encourage students to answer
• Ask questions clearly concisely
• Ask questions at different levels HOTS
• Distribute questions equitably

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Questioning Stance

• Ask question
• Pause three seconds
• Name respondent
• Pause three seconds
• Response
• Pause 3 seconds
• Confirm, correct, expand, move on

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About Questioning A

• Direct questions to whole group
• Direct questions to individuals
• Use questions to open up/explore subject
• Use alternative responses
• Give students think time
• Listen carefully to students answers
• Use prompts re inviting responses

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About Questioning B

• Use probes to elicit further responses
• Clarify/Seek clarification of responses
• Repeat/Summarize student responses
• Make use of incorrect responses
• Reinforce students contributions
• Encourage students to ask questions
• Answer students questions carefully

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About Questioning C

• Refer to students questions and answers

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7 Organizes Student Participation

• Sets tasks appropriate to the subject
• Sets tasks appropriate to student ability
• Set tasks re number size of groups
• Varies student activities interaction
• Issues clear, brief directions and allocates
  responsibilities
• Monitors student progress

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7 Organizes Student Participation - 2

• Gives guidance to solve student problems
• Invites reinforces participation by quieter
  students
• Restrains dominating/impulsive students in a
  friendly way
• Brings digressions back to subject
• Gives constructive feedback on responses

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8. Responds Appropriately to Students Needs
Behaviour

• Checks student understanding
• Repeats/Clarifies/Amplifies as necessary
• Adjusts content to student difficulty level
• Reassures students appropriately
• Aware of student nonverbal behaviour
• Invites sharing/use of own examples
• Appreciates student viewpoints
• Responds effectively to latecomers

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9. Communicates Effectively

• Speaks clearly, concisely in plain language
• Body movement, postural, facial expression
  supports/not detracts from meaning
• Makes eye contact
• Varies speed/volume of speech
• Uses pauses/silence for effect

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10. Makes Efficient Use of Time

• Starts promptly on time
• Demonstrates evidence of careful planning
• Departs from plans where appropriate
• Keeps to task at hand, not easily distracted
• Finishes promptly

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11. Closes Session

• Students restate objectives for session
• Reiterates summarizes key points
• Issues appropriate reading lists
• Gives clear instructions for follow-up
• Offers help between sessions
• Identifies links with following session
• Acknowledges student achievements
• Closes session in an interesting way