Organize the Class Decide on knowledge, skill and attitude goals . Identify specific knowledge areas students are to master. These learning objectives help in course planning as well as in developing examinations. Place goals in sequence . Divide goals into class sessions .
Students can reach knowledge goals by attending class and through reading and research.
Skills are often acquired through labs or outside assignments that prompt their development. When students see how material in a course connects with other material, they can retrieve information more easily, stay interested, and be more effective learners. There are a number of specific things that instructors can do to help students see connections. Connections across a course . Connections within a class session .