It is fundamental to introduce goals and objectives at the beginning of the lecture - what learners will be able to know or do with the knowledge acquired during the lecture. Innov Educ Teach Int. This concept implies that the content of lectures should be relevant to what learners need to cope with in their daily practice. Mascala, Fischer and Pollack argue that without a skilled partner or adult the zone of proximal. Evidence-based Guidelines to Manage Cognitive Load. As a general rule, slide titles should be in 72 to 40 point font size and the text in the body of the slide should be between 40 and 28 point.
However, collaborative learning in particular presents obstacles for adult learners who are unlikely to be on campus unless they are in class. Instructors can support adult learners better when they understand the challenges and opportunities this population faces. The use of reflection using questions and discussion during lectures promotes a deeper approach to learning. Instructors who provide that level of flexibility to adult learners are helping to ensure higher levels of participation and reduce feelings of marginalization for adults with different lifestyles than the typical undergraduate. Collins, J.
