ACTIVE LECTURE Amy Chase Martin Director of Faculty Professional Development Student Engagement Series Please share a single question/concern that you want addressed in this workshop by writing it on the board.

Workshop Outcomes By the end of this workshop I can: Describe the role of lecture in instruction. Draft an action plan for students to know what to DO to prepare for and participate in a lecture Identify at least 10 activities that can be conducted in support of lecture-based instruction Select strategies to organize an ACTIVE discipline-appropriate lecture. Use IDEA feedback to consider ways to improve student learning during lectures.

Your Turn “Lecturing remains the staple of college teaching.” (Filene, 2005, p.48) Many have argued that it is an antiquated practice that does not help students learn.

Lecture can be POWERFUL to…. Summarize new material Pose thoughtful questions for investigation Demonstrate an expert’s way of analyzing subject matter Adapt information for students of varying levels of ability and prior knowledge HINT: Determine whether the lecture is conclusion-oriented or problem-based.

Plan and Organize Material Consider what students should KNOW/DO at the conclusion of the lecture Plan lectures around 2 or 3 IDEAS.. STOP-REFLECT, CONNECT and START again! Captivate students from the beginning and try to end on a cliff–hanger. Chunk material in10 minute blocks (STEPS) Plan an activity for every 10-15 minutes of delivered content What role does READING have in your lecture?

Strong Opening Pose a QUESTION or VIGNETTE, ask students to PREDICT ... Include a quotation, an anecdote, a photograph, or some vivid material that crystallizes your issue or topic. (P. Filene, 2005)

Consider one of your class periods Your Turn Consider one of your class periods Pair with another faculty member to work/discuss Jot down 2 or three major themes for one of your lectures Develop a strong beginning OR a cliff- hanger ending for your lecture

Key-pers Plan content and steps Chunk lectures in 10 minute blocks Use lecture to clarify material; provide expert strategies; pose thoughtful questions, etc.

In-Lecture Activities Advance Organizer Think/Pair/Share VIP- summarize Very Important Points Predictions Group Research/Response Reflection/Connection Technology – Student Response Questions Jigsaw Groups Quiz/Share/Repeat Students share notes – “What have you written down and why?” Nominate a concept for further discussion Muddiest Point

Make Your Lecture Active

Organize and Plan for Punctuated ACTIVE LECTURING Plan for diverse learners… Use visual, kinesthetic, auditory, social, read-write etc.

INCLUDE ONLINE RESOURCES Adult Learning in Under 3 Minutes But have students connect its purpose to the lecture’s content and objectives!

Conclusions are ACTIVE Endings Plan for an active learning ending. Reference beginnings, objectives and purposes. Reflect! Check for learning, muddiest points and generate interest for the next lecture!

What Have You Learned Today That You Can Use in Your Own Instruction? Your Turn What Have You Learned Today That You Can Use in Your Own Instruction? Please jot down 2 things you learned from today’s workshop that you can use. Please jot down one question you have that was not answered. You do not need to include your name. 4 minutes

ACTIVE LECTURE PLANNING Your Turn ACTIVE LECTURE PLANNING Plan a 20 minute lecture for a 50 minute class period. Consider a stepped approach. Where do your students need to get to and each step to get them there… Review the lecture you considered in the earlier activity. Using the handout provided, sketch out the key points of 20 minutes of the lecture – incorporate at least two activities you will include. 12 minutes

Course Evaluations Anonymous Ranked Objectives “Immediate” Results Comparative Data

ACTIVE LECTURE CAN YOU???? What was the name of the book I mentioned at the beginning of this lecture? Describe the role of lecture in instruction. Draft an action plan for students to know what to DO to prepare for and participate in a lecture Identify at least 10 activities that can be conducted in support of lecture-based instruction Select strategies to organize an ACTIVE discipline-appropriate lecture. Use IDEA feedback to consider ways to improve student learning during lectures.

Future Workshop Offerings Next Steps… Future Workshop Offerings Email IMFacultyLab@howardcc.edu to collaborate on integrating instructional strategies or reference workshop resources and ideas. Thank you!