Teaching Techniques for Engaging the Millennial

Students

Dr. Kayla PeakDepartment of Kinesiology; Tarleton State University

peak@tarleton.eduE x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g C o n f e r e n c e ; T S U ; M a r c h 2 0 1 1

LecturesSleeper City:Better than Ambien!!!• Boring• Passive• MonologueContagious Excitement:

Hey, Guess What I Learned Today!

• Stimulating• Interactive• Dialogue

Time is Ticking…Make it CountQuickly grab the attention of the student … you have 10 minutes to keep the student focused…must restart the clock every 10 minutes! - John Medina (2008) Brain Rules

• Lesson cycle --- Focus• Introduce key concepts• Short, interactive segment

Visually motivate Kinesthetic involvement Cognitively engage Emotional response

• Stimulate discussionIt all leads to great RETENTION of course

material!

10 - Lecture Launcher

Unleash the Power

9 - Activities

Diabetes BINGO

8 – Keep it R.E.A.L.

Rock the Gym

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7 – Pygmalion Effect

Make the students LOVE Research!

6 – Are You More Like …

Get to REALLY know and understand your students!

5 – The Power of YouTube

Slam dunk knowledge into the RETENTION hoop … a picture is worth

a thousand words.

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4 – Create a ‘Buy-In’ Factor

Participation Through Ownership!

3 – Turn Up the Heat

Keep ‘Em on Their Toes … Reward those who prepare for class!

2 – Chart the Course for Success

Provide for a variety of learning styles each day!

1 – Passion

Ignite the Fire … Pass the Torch … The Students will Strive to Reach the

Summit!

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What’s in your Playbook?

Tried & True Teaching Methods … Find What Works for You!