STAND & DELIVER Get students on their feet to improve engagement & learning retention

摘要

Even as teachers and lifelong learners, sometimes the simple lessons in life elude us. Some say life lessons are common sense, but, as we say in Texas, "Common sense just ain't so common anymore." Accordingly, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a commonsense technique that can greatly enhance the power of our instruction and bring student engagement back into our lessons.Whether you teach in a formal classroom or the training room of your department, one of the simplest ways to improve your instruction starts with asking participants to stand up when they ask or answer a question. Standing can improve alertness and thinking, teach situ-ational awareness and build leadership skills.