The Seven Laws of Teaching - Eldrbarry's Story Telling Page

A Shorter Version: In Acrostic Form*T eachers know their stuff*E eager students pay attention*A ble to understand each other*C onnect the known to the unknown*H elp children to find out for themselves*E xpress and explain it*R eview and apply itSeven Laws to Help You Present Better: An Abridged version1. Know the subjectStudy the material fresh each timeSeek out and use illustrations from real lifeUse a natural order of truth, from the simple to the complex2. Generate audience interestGain and keep the attention and interest of your audienceUse a variety of presentation techniques: visual aids, stories, illustrations, questions anddiscussion Make your presentation interactive by asking questions3. Use words that your audience knowsUse short sentencesExplain new ideas by using objects, visual aids, slides, pictures, analogies and discussion4. Build on known truthsRelate your points and illustrations to what your audience has experiencedHelp your audience understand that practical new knowledge is usable in life experience5. Stimulate self-learningUse practical exercises and illustrations that activate audience members' imaginationsand get them involvedEncourage your audience to try new skills and seek new knowledge. Demystify theunknown6. Learn by doingStimulate audience questioning, answering and participationMake sure your audience's actions are practical. An activity must lead somewhere and gothere for a reason7. Tell them, tell them again, then tell them what you told themRemember that review is the final touch to your presentationRepetition begets retention.