How to make a lesson more understandable and enjoyable?

Question

How to make a lesson more understandable and enjoyable?

Answer 1

Try hard to listen and try to participate in the lesson. If you don't understand something and then let it pass, you'll get behind, not know whats going on and you'll find it more difficult in the end.

I'm sure all the other students are in the same boat and will appreciate you asking questions too.

Answer 2

i think that u must write after your teacher what he\she says in your own handwriting.even if what is said is written in notes..to understand more..& the ''enjoyable'' isue is up to u ..just don't put in ur mind that you're in a lesson & you're bored..you'll find it easier!Good luck.

Answer 3

There are a lot of techniques available out there. But one thing that is forgotten by most teachers is catering to the learning style of the kids.

If you are handling a small class and you can identify the learning styles of your students, tailor-fit your activity to their style. Visual learning tools such as drawings, pictures and charts will suit visually-inclined children. Songs, stories and different sounds are good for the auditory-inclined. Actions songs, exercises and physical stuff are great for the kinesthetic ones.

If you are having a hard time identifying their learning style, a mixture of these key elements will do the trick.

Answer 4

Visual aids and acting out...get the kids involved and they'll be interested.

Answer 5

since you're posting here i assume you're talking about young learners.. here are some tips:

- young learners are "movers"... don't expect them to sit still.. use lots of games that involve moving around.. for example, to practice vocabulary ,instead of asking them to repeat after you.. ask individuals to run and touch the picture when they here the word, they'll be so excited and concentrated bec. everyone will be waiting for his\ her turn to "run"..

-use real objects from time to time instead of picture cards, they learn better when the lesson is related to their real lives.

- humor, humor, humor.. at that age it's easy to make them laugh.. bring a puppet that always says the wrong things.. have them enjoy correcting "him" for daily revision ( they love this feeling that they "know" the right answers.)

- make a competition between you and them.. say things like "i will trick you , you will never say it right, i will win this time" and when they do get it right "which they will bec. they will be extra alert to beat you" play frustrated, say" oh no! every time you win?!!!" watch their eyes light up with joy!

- if they're doing written work try asking them if they'd like to listen to some music while they're working.. play some light music and you'll see the difference" when i do this they really calm down and enjoy the atmosphere, i couldn't believe it once when they were so frustrated when it was time to leave my class to go to the P.E lesson!!!!"

- finally remember to use all their sences.. some children learn best through their eyes, some use their ears more"rhythms,songs..." some their hands...etc.

i hope that was not too long.. i can go on forever on this!! good luck.

EDIT:

here are some other :

- if you start by "close your eyes, i have a surprise for you" they will be more keen to see what you've got to show them.. pictures, letters..etc

- slow reveal technique.. cover the picture card with something and slowly reveal it bit by bit.. first to recognize it wins.

- show a bunsh of cards, then ask the children to close their eyes, hide one picture and see if they can name it.. great way to practice letters, vocabulary, even words if they've started reading.

Answer 6

ur a teacher right, well im a year 11 student and my fav teacher is hot tat helps me learn, and my second fav teacher is fun and 10mins before end of lesson he playes a quick game to reffresh our minds YALL!!!

Answer 7

If you're seeing that you're not getting through, completely change your language - or sometimes just completely scrap the whole idea!  Keeping children engaged is an art  - I especially enjoy putting things to music.  Music is a universal language and you'd be amazed at how they will pick it up.  We also throw in sign language which they pick up very quickly on - hands on and music- you almost have to be an entertainer to work in this field. My kids are always telling me I'm silly but I have their attention!!

Answer 8

If your talking about pre-schoolers the goal is to make it as much fun as possible.  When I lived in Hawaii we were literally not allowed to "teach a lesson" in my home day care that had a pre-school program.  At first, as a novice, I found this concept strange.  We were taught that children learn best through play and tones of encouragement which is sooo true.

Some great games you can play with them are "eye spy with my little eye" - this is a great after activity game or circle time.

Start off with say, colours.  "I spy with my little eye something that is red" if the kids are not getting it at first encourage them by saying, "you almost got it" and look at the red item to help them out.  Pretty soon they will know their colors.  

Find some fun story books that are about topics they love.  Most pre-schoolers love baby animals, cartoon characters and books with large pictures.  I used to go to yard sales to buy books, puzzles, arts and crafts stuff at next to no cost and the dollar store is also great for cheap crafts and books.

Constantly tell the kids how smart they are; a simple reward system can work real well too.  Ask parents to bring in some $1 items for the goody bag and if the kids are good, at the end of the class/day they can choose a reward.  This really encourages good behavour.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 9

not too serious and maybe with some jokes...

Answer 10

keep things visual

get the kids involved, hands on activities are best

use humor.  I love to read funny pictures books, when everyone is laughing we are learning the best!

try How do Dinosaurs Eat all their food

or David gets in trouble

Answer 11

I am teaching my four-year-old to read, and I also coach preschool gymnastics. I find that when everything is getting tedious, we must drop everything, and run! Or do a silly dance! Silly songs also help to break up the mood, and you can get back to the task at hand.

One thing I have learned with coaching preschool gymnastics is you can never give enough praise. Even if the child has only been sitting still for 2 minutes and then starts to wiggle again, you could say, "I really admire how you are sitting so still today! Show me again how you did that!"

Within the lesson itself, make up a song about the concept, or a silly riddle!

It takes a lot of imagination to teach preschoolers!