Using Classroom Time Efficiently

B.

When teaching a technical course with many acronyms and jargon, it is essential to reinforce the definitions of the terms to help learners understand the concepts being taught. The most efficient method of doing this while using the least amount of classroom time is to provide and use a reference page or glossary of terms, which is option B.

A reference page or glossary is a document that lists all the technical terms used in the course with their definitions. It is a useful tool for learners as they can use it to refer to and reinforce their understanding of the terms. Instructors can provide this document at the beginning of the course or module, and learners can keep it with them for quick reference.

Using a reference page or glossary of terms can save classroom time because instructors do not have to explain each technical term repeatedly. Instead, instructors can refer learners to the reference page or glossary when they encounter a technical term they do not understand. This frees up classroom time to focus on more critical concepts and enables instructors to cover more material in less time.

Option A, creating written vocabulary quizzes for each module, can be time-consuming to create, grade, and take up valuable classroom time. Quizzes are useful for reinforcing learning, but they can also be stressful for some learners, and they may not be effective for all learners.

Option C, asking learners to review the terms in the materials during breaks, is a useful strategy, but it may not be effective for all learners. Some learners may not take the initiative to review the terms, while others may not fully understand the definitions of the terms.

Option D, having learners quiz each other over the terms in the first part of class, can also be time-consuming and may not be effective for all learners. Some learners may feel uncomfortable quizzing each other, while others may not fully understand the definitions of the terms.

In summary, providing and using a reference page or glossary of terms is the most effective and efficient method of reinforcing the definitions of technical terms while using the least amount of classroom time.