Large Group Teaching Teaching Shah Abdul Latif Professor (I/C) of Physiology, MMC What is large group teaching? • Definition • Size of the large group • Dominated by lecture Aims & objectives • (Awareness, enthusiasm, interest, opportunity, urge) AEIUO – Cognitive domain – Cognitive domain – Affective domain Organization of Lecture Topic • Make a format on the basis of topic • Rehearsal Lecture Presentation (Talk Low, Slow, Don’t Say Too Much) • • • • • • • • How to start? How to finish? Interaction (The Socratic Method) Summarization Eye to eye contact Language Timing Voice Venue • Seating arrangement • Room temperature • Go to the venue much ahead of audience • Check light, sound system etc Light & Sound System • Power supply • Switch of light fan (on / off?) • Microphone • Audiovisual operator Teaching Aids • • • • • • • Black board (chalk & talk) OHP Slide Flip chart Video Note taking Handout Demonstration Question Answer Session • For a limited time • Remember, a person can be judged by questions he ask, not by answer he give • Remember, thousand questions can be asked, which a wisest man can’t answer Resource Person • Presence is encouraged • Limitation of resource person Attendance of Student • Roll call? • Attendance sheet for signature? Break • Can regain full attention • For a few minutes Evaluation • Questionnaire – Analysis – Personal improvement – Future planning – Submission of a report – Accountability? Suggestions • Suggested books for further reading • Suggested questions • Guide for self learning • Peer learning Telling a story, scenario • Related to topic • Prevent boredom • Gear up Some General Problems • How to overcome? – Sound System – Power Supply – Ancillary Staff – Students late arrival – Teachers late arrival – Weather Key points for effective lectures P O K E Poke Orientation Key points Extensions Examples Asides Reservations Summary E A R S - preamble to lectures – What the lecture is about and how it is organized? – Should be noted – of key points – relevant or irreverent – to the key points – during and at the end of the lecture