For the last several days, I have been writing the objectives for the particular class session of Ethics on the board. I go through with my students orally, explain the sequence of events, and then start the class.
.My observation is that doing this keeps me focused on what I want to accomplish during the class. I am more aware of the way we are spending time, whether or not we are getting off topic and whether or not the activities really will fit into the designated class period. In addition, I am more clear about where I want to go and how I want to get there before I walk into the classroom
The only downside so far seems to be that I become anxious about getting through the plan and so I have cut off a couple of very good conversations in order to get to the next objective. The other thing I have noticed is that I tend to write by objectives in terms of content that I want students to learn instead of looking at the skills I will teach them along the way.
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The only downside so far seems to be that I become anxious about getting through the plan and so I have cut off a couple of very good conversations in order to get to the next objective.
Perhaps you need to plan for "covering" less content but discussing in more depth the content that is essential.
The other thing I have noticed is that I tend to write by objectives in terms of content that I want students to learn instead of looking at the skills I will teach them along the way.
Can you explain this a bit more?
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