 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Large Group Presentations

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 What are some Memorable Characteristics of a Teacher from Your Past?

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Problem: no one teaches us how to teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Tacn Teach n ‘sign’ n Effect on learner n To disturb n “Any difference that makes a difference” n ‘Educare’ – to draw out Gregory BatesonGregory Bateson

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 “…formal education has to do with one group’s desired – conscious or unconscious – to have another group see things in the same way.” Davis, Sumara, Luce-Kapler, 2000

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Which one of the following best describes your preparation for teaching? A. None B. My own experience as a student C. Trial and error D. Help from experienced colleague E. Read about teaching F. Took some workshops G. Formal class or training

Which of the following best describes your preparation for teaching? You may choose more than one answer A. None B. My own experience as a student C. Trial and error D. Help from experienced colleague E. Read about teaching F. Took some workshops G. Formal class or training

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Objectives n Write effective instructional Objectives n Describe Set, Body, Closure n Discuss ways to use questioning n Assess a presentation n Describe a Micro Teach “At the end of this presentation you will be able to ---”

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Plan n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 A Teacher Can --- n Facilitate change –Provide a direction –Focus –Support –Overview n But cannot learn for the learner

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Plan n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Set Body Closure n Video clip paper chase

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Set n Mood n Motivation n Utility n Context n Knowledge n Objective

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Body n “Less is more” n Change the stimuli n Go from specific to general n Silence n Repetition to show use n Key points

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Closure n Time management n Summarize - relate to objective n Provide sense of accomplishment n Do not introduce new “stuff” n What questions do you have?

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Closure n Ask for questions before the closure n Relate to objectives –“Tell them once, tell them twice, and then summarize” n Provide a sense of accomplishment –You can do ---

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Plan n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Do you use questioning in your teaching?

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Questioning n Video Ferris Beuler

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Questioning n You will be able to: –describe the advantages of questions –3 levels of thinking of questions –3 different ways to ask questions –construct a session using questions –write a problem solving question

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Level is Defined by the Verb Used n Problem solving -- –what would you do if - –how would you approach n Application level -- –use --; given--; solve; n Knowledge level -- –define Know Apply Problem Solve

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Dynamics of Questioning n Behavioral – Be supportive – Non judgmental – Be specific – 15” silence

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Plan n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Assessment/Feedback

Assessment/Feedback n Related directly to objective n Prior agreement on criteria n Truthful & kind n Specific n Behavioral, non-judgmental n Interactive n Consistent and immediate

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Criteria for Assessment/Feedback n Pnp n Accurately describe the behavior n “Check-in” for accuracy n Offer recommendations n Develop plan –Prescription for change

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Assessment/Feedback n “I” versus “you” messages n Provide a safe environment n Solicit responses n Value the receiver n Listening skills

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Plan n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 The Micro Teach n 10 minute [3 and 1 minute cards] n Any format n What resources? n Self assessment n Group assessment [forms]

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 Summary n Instructional Objectives n Set, Body, Closure n Questioning n Assessment n Micro Teach

 Mennin Consulting, 2006 NEXT? n Discuss your assessment of a presentation tomorrow at lunch –Take notes –Use the evaluation form n Review your own presentation –AMEE –Home n Pair up and practice presentations