Checklist for Instructional Organization

Category: General Teaching Practices

Research has long established a correlation between the organized presentation of course material and student learning. Moreover, when an instructor is prepared and organized, confidence levels increase; anxiety decreases; and teaching enjoyment is enhanced. Here are some thoughts to consider:

• Do you feel confident about what you are teaching?
• Do you take enough time to feel well prepared for class?
• Do you clearly explain the goals and requirements (for the course, the class, the assignment)?
• Do you provide clear answers or explanations in response to student queries?
• Do you feel confident that you are presenting material in a well organized manner?
• Do you have sufficient examples and illustrations to explain difficult concepts?
• Do you take time to review and summarize the material?
• Do you take time to interpret abstract ideas, hypotheses, theories, etc. clearly?
• Do you feel that time used in your interactions with students (face-to-face or online) is effective?
• Do your assignments directly relate to achieving course learning objectives?

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