In-Classroom Dynamics and Pacing Strategies to Improve Student Learning: Lesson Learned from a 100-Level Course

The paper presents in-classroom teaching strategies to immediately adjust lecture delivery method and instructional pathing to reflect student learning feedback and progress.A mid-term student survey was conducted to collect student comments and gain their learning experience.We made a series of improvements to the structure of lecture delivery and instructional pathing in the classroom to reduce lecture presentations and increase Q&A sessions.A follow up student survey was done three weeks after the lecture adjustment was made.The student survey data shows that after the adjustment of lecturing and pathing, the lecture delivery method was improved to 92% from 56% while the student's understanding of the materials was increased to 98% from 71%.The teaching strategies to improve the student's learning experience were considered effective.The adjusted lecture materials and instructional pathing have been documented and will be used for the next semester.