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Chris Pipesh
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One of the quiz questions asked if course content should be selected based upon instructor experience and judgment. I understand that course content must meet the requirements of the curriculum but I also believe that instructor experience is beneficial with regard to adding material to the core/required content. If an instructor can add additional information or a lab project, approved by the department, which will enhance learning and provide clarity, it is the students who benefit.
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Hi Gary,
I agree that preparation and organization are key elements. Not all instructors understand how to maintain control and allow the class personality to develop. Levity and laughter are wonderful for students and instructors, as long as there are boundaries. Your point about sharing a vision for the student's success opportunities is excellent. Your interest and investment into their futures is so important to their perception and their own investment into their education. Thank you for your response and explanation.
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It is always refreshing to see instructors who are passionate about the subject they teach. Students are quick to distinguish between an instructor who teaches for a paycheck and one who loves what they do and what they teach. It sounds as though you have excellent colleagues and a very supportive department. Thank you for your response. I’m sure you will receive excellent reviews from your students. I wish you the best!
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Most learning institutions constantly strive to improve their methods, materials and instructor competencies. To do so, they must assess their current status in numerous categories, including grades, graduation rates and customer (student) satisfaction. I wholehearted agree that instructors and administrators require feedback to continue enhancing programs and curriculums. With regard to student assessment of instructors, it seems as though some instructors are so intent on pleasing their students that they tend to neglect their role as disciplinarian and gravitate to the pal role. Some seem to do so due to the fact that they want to be popular but for… >>>
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