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Alicia,
This is a sound sentiment that has it's effectiveness when practiced regularly and consistently.
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Alicia,
This speaks to motivation. Like a coach offering encouyragement to a player, feedback can yield better results. And the sooner, the better.
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Alicia,
Good example. Physical learning (active discussion, groups, teams, labs, skills) engages students, and by default contribute to use of multiple senses.
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Susan,
Good back up plans will work under most situations, regardless of the reason to implemment them.
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Brenda,
Exactly. Students need direction in order to stay on course.
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Linda,
Students appreciate effort their instructor makes in grading and providing graded status. They may not say anything, but the recognize the quality and value added service this process provides.
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Larissa,
My belief is the evaluation is almost as important as the delivery of course content.
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Adrienne,
Yes, there needs to be time for any needed correction and opportunity for improvement.
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Mark,
Yes, certainly an important component of providing regular, individual communications.
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Nancy,
Pretests don't have to be elaborate or particularly comprehensive. Even just going around the room, asking selected questions of students at random will provide a generalized overview of where the class seems to be.
Barry Westling
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