Teaching Style Patterns

Overview

Choose a lesson-running pattern before writing artifacts. Keep the pattern consistent across the syllabus, lesson plan, and teaching materials instead of deciding the class style from scratch every time.

Workflow

1. Identify the teaching constraints first.
   • session length
   • whether the class is lecture, exercise, studio, or mixed
   • whether learners can be assumed to self-pace
   • whether the material is textbook-driven, project-driven, or assessment-driven
   • how much instructor prep time is realistic
2. Choose a pattern from references/patterns.md.
3. Translate that pattern into the artifact being written.
   • syllabus: write time blocks, observable checkpoints, and assessment fit
   • lesson plan: write the loop shape, timing, and what the instructor prepares