Students are not Empty Vessels

Whatever we teach, and however we teach, the instruction should be memorable (meaning students can recall the information). usable (students can use the information as a vital life skill), and durable (students can, even after a long period of time, still recall and use the information). 

Tips to enhance teaching and learning:

• Use acronyms and other mnemonic devices. 
• Allow students to speak up, to experiment.  
• Ask questions, and relate new information to student's prior knowledge.
• Clarify and elaborate when students do not understand. 
• Make the lecture alive by creating conversation and telling stories.
• Teach, model, question.
• Employ visual aids
• Put key information on the board, ask students questions and speak clearly.

Always give students room to speak up and remember they are not empty vessels.