Classroom Teaching

The principles and practices of classroom teaching are keys to a strong education for our students. The demonstration vignettes on the following pages will allow you to examine and study the ways these selected teaching approaches can be enacted. You will need to learn from them and the ensuing discussions, but in the end you will make them your own. Click on the links below to access the vignettes.

Active Learning Strategies for Large Classes

• Using PowerPoint Games
• Using Buzz Group Techniques
• Mentally and Physically Engaging Students
• Using Structured Controversy

Presentation Skills

• Setting the Stage for Learning
• Presenting Content (Body of Your Talk)
• Closing the Learning Session 

Small Groups Teaching

• Facilitating Knowledge Understanding
• Facilitating Learning a Technique

For more complete information about teaching in the medical classroom, see The Medical Education Wiki.

 

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