This document provides guidance for effectively preparing and structuring a teaching assignment. It recommends clearly defining objectives, knowing your audience, thoroughly researching the subject matter, organizing material with proper headings and structure, and preparing any visual aids or handouts. The suggested structure includes an introduction outlining purpose and procedures, a main body with consistent progression of one point at a time using examples and visual aids, and a conclusion highlighting key points. It also advises practicing delivery and checking equipment and location.

1. Managing a Teaching Assignment
PREPARATION PHASE

2. 1. Clearly Define Objectives: Information / Skills / Attitude
Clarity:
– helps instructor with presentation design and Evaluation
– and the participants to follow the presentation
2. Know Your Audiences: Number, age, background, interest, expectations
3. Research Subject: By reading, writing notes and discussion (as much as possible)
4. Organize Material: Proper headings, order, consistency, accuracy
5. Structure Presentation:
– Introduction:
• Purpose (reason and scope of knowledge)
• Outline (syllabus)
• Procedures (duration, material, exams, discussions, asking questions)

3. Main Body:
– Consistent and easy to follow
– One point at a time
– Progressive
– Examples to clarify concepts
– Use of visual aids
Conclusion:
– Highlighting key points
– Can lead to discussion
6. Prepare Aids Charts & Handouts:
– Assist in learning by simplifying, highlighting written material.
– Limit number of words
7. Practice: Recording voice, timing pace, speaking clearly and using teaching aids
8. Check Location & Equipment: Seating, lighting, comfort, readiness, tidiness