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Two Types of Motivators: Intrinsic & Extrinsic | Origin: ED112

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Two Main Issues: Security & Autonomy | Origin: ED112

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Motivating Your Students | Origin: ED102

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General Strategies for Student Retention | Origin: ED102

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Understanding Student Characteristics | Origin: ED102

wonder class content. Intrinsic Student Needs The first list of needs is based upon why the students enrolled in the classes in the first place. These students are enrolled in your course because they want to: learn a skill be competent in an area acquire another skill set perfect a skill succeed and do well feel involved and interact with people

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Meeting the Class for the First Time | Origin: ED101

Here is what you want your students to have at the end of their first class meeting. A sense of where they’re going and how they’ll get there. A feeling that the other members of the class are not strangers. An awareness that you care about their learning. An expectation that the course will be both valuable and enjoyable.

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Planning and Preparation | Origin: ED101

Ask yourself what your students will want to know about this course. The three most common concerns of students on the first day of class are likely to be: Will I be able to do the work? Will I like the instructor? Will I get along with my classmates? In terms of course-specific information the students want to know details like: topics to be covered number and types of tests assignments grading system textbook attendance policy late work makeup work purpose of the course nature of the class sessions level of preparation or background necessary to succeed in course

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Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101

There are two parts of your instructional style. One is your personality and how you project yourself to students. The other is the style you use to work with small groups, in demonstration settings, and for lectures. These styles can change depending on the setting and the needs of your students.

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Considerations for Specific Lab Environments and Safety | Origin: ED206

The law addresses three concerns when suing for injury. Duty of Care Must Exist The duty of care means that the instructor must have responsibility for the safety of the students. As an instructor in a laboratory or shop environment, this is assumed. Breach of Duty If the instructor has a duty of care, it must also be proven that the instructor has breached his or her duty. For example, by not enforcing the "safety glasses" rule, the instructor has breached his or her duty. Injury Results From Breach of Duty In most instances, lawsuits hinge on breach of duty.… >>>

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Teaching Strategies for Labs | Origin: ED206

nyone who has taught in the laboratory or taken a lab course realizes there are difficulties. These include: It is often difficult for everyone in the lab to see clearly. The instructor may not show the entire demonstration due to time or cost restrictions. A student's absence can impact the student's knowledge and any group effort. Activities cannot always be repeated. Activities can be dangerous, expensive, or require unavailable equipment.

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