***Source*** :: [[AIH Ch5]] ## Before the Lesson - Decide on the topic. - Determine the amount of time for the lesson. - Write an outline. - Develop a flow or order to the concepts being introduced. - Avoid overloading the learners with too much detail. - Rehearse the lesson. - Think about delivery—is a microphone needed? - Arrive early, create a welcoming atmosphere for learners. - Be available to learners before class. - Set a positive tone for learning. ## During the Lesson - Grab the learners’ attention (have a beginning). - Maintain sustained eye contact. - Make learning goals explicit for each assignment. - Plan an activity for learners. - Progress through the lesson smoothly, begin with an introduction, support the lesson in the middle, and flow into the conclusion. - Use time efficiently and effectively. - Use multimedia such as slide presentations, video clips, etc. - Break the lesson up with small tasks for the learners to help them concentrate. - Move around during the lesson. Learners today are conditioned by television and movies to movement. - Give learners time to answer questions before rephrasing them. ## After the Lesson - Plan an ending to the lesson. - Summarize the day’s main points. - Have a final task for learners to do at the end in case the lesson ends too soon. - Leave time for questions at the end. - Treat learner questions with courtesy no matter how basic the question seems. - Have learners do something with the lecture material (accountability) outside of the class. - Provide other resources for learners. - Encourage learners to keep up and do well. - Be available to learners after class. - Critique the lesson: jot down notes about what went well and what could have gone better. #foi