At other times comparing and contrasting information is essential to learning and evaluating knowledge. Identifying these learning relationships in lectures and then recommending that students to use these as a guide in organizing information will be invaluable in facilitating learning. Make lectures interactive Link concrete with abstract Link sequential to random Facilitate use of tape recording Make notes available on the internet Maintain student attention by varying delivery approach Move around the room Summarize or draw conclusions at the end of the lecture Faculty impart knowledge to students and evaluate whether students have learned the material. Creating assignments and exams that allow the student to demonstrate mastery based on course goals, objec-tives and the nature of the curriculum is essential in academics. Modeling the kinds of exam questions beforehand, writing clear and direct questions, avoiding double negative test questions, and allowing for a variety of knowledge demonstration styles will accurately measure the student's knowledge.
Faculty are a prime resource within the university.
With some consideration of teaching and learning styles, all students, including those with learning disabilities, will have the tools to learn. Newsletter Copyright 1996-2001 WETA .