150: Becoming a Better College Teacher: Insights from a 50-Year Teaching Career
Mar 5, 2024
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A veteran college professor with over 50 years of experience shares insights on becoming a better college teacher and transforming lectures. He discusses the balance of kindness and challenge in teaching, the impact of transformative education, and the shift to the Socratic method for enhanced student engagement. The podcast highlights the importance of sharing teaching insights and encouraging audience engagement.
Emphasize challenging and supporting students for effective learning outcomes.
Utilize the Education Diamond framework to enhance teaching effectiveness and address student knowledge gaps.
Deep dives
Transforming Teaching Approaches Through Reflective Insights
Dr. Joe Hoyle, a seasoned professor, reflects on his 50-year teaching journey, emphasizing the need to challenge students while maintaining kindness, recounting an experience where he won awards for being both the 'scariest' and 'most caring' professor. He shares how he transitioned from lecturing to using the Socratic method completely in 1991, fostering a dynamic class environment where students engage in reciprocal dialogue, emphasizing a balance of challenging and supporting students.
Empowering Students Through Preparation and Active Learning
Dr. Hoyle stresses the importance of student preparation as a key factor in successful learning outcomes. He initiates proactive communication with students well before classes start, setting clear expectations and emphasizing the value of readiness. By incorporating puzzles and challenging questions immediately after class, he aims to solidify understanding and address any gaps in student knowledge, advocating for a continuous cycle of preparation, engagement, and reinforcement.
Enhancing Learning Through the 'Education Diamond'
Dr. Hoyle introduces the concept of the 'Education Diamond,' highlighting four critical interaction points to improve teaching effectiveness: student preparation, in-class activities, post-class reinforcement, and assessment. He emphasizes the significance of addressing 'Swiss cheese knowledge,' where students appear to understand but possess critical gaps in comprehension. By focusing on these diamond facets, educators can enhance student learning and mastery of complex concepts.
Encouraging Continuous Improvement in Teaching Practices
Dr. Hoyle advocates for ongoing refinement in teaching strategies by prioritizing student engagement and knowledge consolidation. Through personalized communication, targeted challenges, and adaptive testing approaches, educators can create a supportive and dynamic learning environment. By embracing reflective teaching practices and engaging with students on multiple learning fronts, instructors can elevate the quality of education and empower students to excel.
In episode 150 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Joe Hoyle to the show. Joe has been teaching since 1971! It’s an honor to have him with us today as he shares a little about his journey and how he transformed his own lectures when he realized things just weren’t working the way he’d hoped. We also discuss his new book Transformative Education: How Can You Become a Better College Teacher? Joe’s commitment to being both a teacher and a lifelong learner has influenced generations of students. And now he’s sharing his life’s work with college professors so his influence will continue. Get the book and show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB150
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