The Skill of Explaining
Prepared by : Nema AlhabibSuzlim Abdullah
Prepared for : Dr. Mohamad Johdi Salleh
The Skill of ExplainingThe Skill of Explaining~Important ~Important
Characteristics~Characteristics~
Explicit explanations
Formal/Hierarchic
Informal/Problem-centered
Lecturing/Explaining
Presenting Lectures and Explanations
Establish rapport with students
Prepare lectures
Control the length of lectures and explanations
Motivate students to pay attention
Establish structure and sequence
Provide appropriate graphic organizers
Avoid vagueness
Combine instructional materials and strategies
Encourage students to take notes
Summarize content
How does rain fall from the sky?
Surah al-hajj ayah 63
Surah al- Mukminun ayah 18
Example
Water comes from warm
air that rises from the ground.
Water droplets are
formed when
moisture evaporates
from the earth
The cool water
droplets gather
together and form clouds.
When the clouds get heavy the
droplets are forced
together and they
get bigger and heavier and fall to
the ground.
Could include…
A summaryA comment about its useA recommendation
Looking for Lesson ClarityLooking for Lesson Clarity
The contentThe content
The Introduction The Introduction
High Level of Clarity (Effective Teacher)
Poor Clarity ( Ineffective Teacher)
1- Informs learners of the lesson objective.
1-Fails to relate lesson content to how and at what level of complexity the content will be used.
2-Provides learners with an advance organizer.
2- Starts presenting content without first introducing the subject in a broader context.
3- Checks for task-relevant prior learning at beginning of the lesson.
3- Moves to new content without checking for the facts, concepts, or skills needed to acquire the new learning.
4- Gives directives slowly and distinctly.
4- Presents too much clerical, managerial, or technical information too quickly.
5-Knows learners’ performance levels and teaches at or slightly above their current level of understanding.
5- Fails to know that instruction is under or over students’ levels.
6-Uses examples, illustrations, and demonstrations to explain and clarify.
6- Restricts presentation to routine verbal reproduction of text or workbook.
7- Provides review or summary at end of lesson.
7- Ends lesson abruptly without repackaging key points.
The 7 behaviors for achievingThe 7 behaviors for achieving lesson clarity lesson clarity
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