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Tips to Facilitate Student Learning
Required Text | On the Syllabi | Before the Lecture
During the Lecture | Grading
and Evaluation
Many teaching strategies that assist students with disabilities are known
also to benefit non-disabled students. Instruction that is provided in an array of approaches
will reach more students than instruction using one method. The following are teaching strategies
that will benefit all students in the academic setting.
Students surveyed reported the two most helpful things professors can do to facilitate
student learning:
 speak slower
when lecturing
speak louder in large
classrooms
Required Text
select a text
with a study guide or one which has study features built into each chapter
On the Syllabi
include a
statement that encourages students to inform faculty members of their special needs as soon
as possible to ensure that those needs are met in a timely manner
make a verbal announcement,
stating this information for students who may not be able to read print syllabi
Before the Lecture
write key terms or
an outline on the board, or prepare a lecture handout
create study guides
assign advance readings
before the topic is due in the class session
give students questions
that they should be able to answer by the end of each lecture
present written information
in an audible form as well as a written form (Be sure to provide all written course materials
to non-print readers in accessible formats and in a timely manner, i.e., at the same time
everybody else gets these materials.)
During the Lecture
briefly review
the previous lecture
use visual aids such
as overheads, diagrams, charts, graphs
provide visual aids in
alternative formats for non-visual learners in the class
allow the use of audio
recorders
emphasize important points,
main ideas, key concepts
face the class when speaking
explain technical language
and terminology
speak distinctly and
at a relaxed rate, pausing to allow students time for note-taking
leave time periodically
for questions
administer frequent quizzes
to provide feedback for students
give assignments in writing,
as well as orally
Grading and Evaluation
consider alternative
test formats and multiple grades for various tasks
work with the student
promptly to make testing arrangements with DSS to provide prescribed accommodations
The information on this Web page is for informational purposes only and should not
be considered as a substitute for information found in CSUF publications. Please consult
the California State University, Fullerton Catalog and the CSUF Class Schedule.
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