Born Trainer

Background
Give students a bird’s eye overview of the big picture in which their course fits.

Course Goals
State the objective of the course at the start of the first lecture.

Outline
Give the broad lines of the course.

Concepts
Clearly state essential concepts in the course and around it.

Lecture Plan
Clearly state the lecture plan, how will the lecture proceed, at the start of each lecture.

Review
At the start of each lecture, review what was taken in the previous lecture before giving anything new. Review by asking students, correcting them or filling in the blanks and then letting them ask any questions they still have.

Summary
Summarize the main points at the end of each lecture by asking students about them and correcting them if needed and filling in the blanks.

Speed
Start your first lectures with a good speed that enables you to finish the course without cramming at the final lecture.