High structure models provide a framework for instructors to showcase their creativity and unique personality in the classroom. Regardless of being introverted or extroverted, instructors can utilize high structure while allowing their personalities to shine through, aiding students in exploring content knowledge and skills effectively. The key to successful teaching lies in alignment across all stages - before, during, and after classes, connecting all elements back to learning objectives through evidence-based teaching practices.
Justin Shaffer shares how to use high structure course design to heighten student learning on episode 506 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Some students might be doing just fine with the traditional, maybe unstructured class. But we know from evidence, lots of research now shows that this type of structure does help students.
-Justin Shaffer
The keyword through all 3 steps is alignment.
-Justin Shaffer
I don’t think the structure necessarily guarantees success because it’s the students ultimately have to put the work in to earn that grade, to earn that outcome.
-Justin Shaffer