What is a good lesson
What do instructors think is a
good lesson?
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Clearly expressed instructional goals/objectives
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Well planned, paced and organized
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Clearly communicates to the students the desired outcomes
l Utilizes appropriate teaching and learning strategies
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Accommodates for different student learning styles
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Utilizes technology in a meaningful and competent manner
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Motivates and actively engages students to learn
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Periodically checks for student understanding
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Monitors and evaluates student performance
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Provides timely feedback to students
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Provides a summary of the lesson
What do students think is a good
lesson?
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Knows what the instructor is trying to accomplish in the
lesson.
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Understands what criteria the instructor will use to
assess them.
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Knows how they are doing throughout the course.
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The instructor expresses his/her ideas clearly.
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Content is easy to understand, or appropriate guidance is
provided for complex and difficult tasks.
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Course is well paced.
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Lessons provide new and supportive content.
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Content can be integrated with previously learned
concepts.
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Knowledge learned can help the students with future
careers.
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Does not have excessive or useless work
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Is interesting, stimulating, challenging and motivating.