Application for Classroom

Teach a Class Activity

Activity Learning Objective

Through the completion of a two-part “research then teach” activity, the students first becomes an “expert”

in a particular “micro” competency issue and then designs a learning experience for his/her peers.

Activity Description

This two-part activity first involves student topic selection and development of a syllabus for that topic that complements REFLECT-provided resources. The

second part of the activity requires students to design and deliver a mini course on their syllabus topic.

Students have an opportunity to not only “educate” but refine their training design and delivery skills.

Overview for Students

• Example – Chris Creates a Syllabus• Process (Part A)

Topic Selection And Submission Inspired by REFLECT dataFirst come/first served – limit two

Mid-term Class Discussion/Resource Sharing Ongoing Syllabus Development Syllabus Submission

Overview for Students

• Example – Chris Designs/Delivers a Class• Process (Part B)

Administrative StepsAssignment of teaching roles (if challenge is accepted)Date sign up

Background Research On Adult Learning (optional) Detailed Scripting And Materials Development

Advance submission to faculty Course Delivery

Feedback (self and peers) Culminating Class Conversation

Activity Modification and Challenge Opportunities (if applicable)• Modification

Students work in pairs as opposed to individually on Part A and/or Part B of the activity.

• Challenge If activity is individually owned, students design their

“class” based on another student’s syllabus

Activity Grading Considerations

• Did student’s syllabus topic choice align with his/her learning needs/interests?

• Did student develop a thorough syllabus?• Did student provide effective rationale for inclusion of

resources in syllabus?• Did student’s course design align with adult learning

principles?• Did course content address its learning goal?• Did course content and delivery effectively engage

audience?