Teaching Guide

The Teaching Process

Steps for logically teaching new material:

• Preparation – making a written lesson plan which defines material to be covered, outlines lesson objective, clearly states the goals to be attained, and makes certain that all necessary supplies and equipment. The equipment must be operating properly.
   
• Presentation – Instructors must determine which method of presentation is best suited for the information to be conveyed. These methods may be: lecture method, or the demonstration/performance method.
   
• Application – this method gives the student an opportunity to apply what is being taught. Allowing the student to apply the newly gained knowledge early in the learning process helps prevent the development of faulty habits.
   
• Review and Evaluation – Students need to be evaluated on their performance and on the attainment of the objectives and goals at the end of each step in the learning process. Deficiencies and faults should be noted carefully and steps taken to remedy them.