Overview of Presentation Teaching

• What are the four phases of a presentation lesson?
• What learner outcomes characterize presentation lessons?
• What type of learning environment is required for an effective presentation?

Theoretical and Empirical Support

• Why is the concept of "structure of knowledge" important to presentation teaching?
• What does Ausubel mean by "meaningful verbal learning"?
• What are the four types of knowledge and why are they important to teaching?
• What is the difference between short-term and long-term memory?
• How can the research on prior knowledge, establishing set, using cues, and teacher clarity be used in planning a classroom presentation?

Planning and Conducting Presentation Lessons

• Why is prior knowledge such a critical factor in what a student learns from a presentation?
• What are the four phases of a presentation lesson? What kinds of teaching behaviors are associated with each phase?
• What are the four key features of a clear presentation?
• What role do explaining links and examples play in a presentation?
• Summarize why checking for student understanding is an important phase of a presentation lesson.

Managing the Learning Environment

• Describe the characteristics of the learning environment during a presentation lesson.
• What are the means teachers use to assess what students have learned from presentations or explanations?