Barry Westling

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Hi Ryan: Yes, in you situation, that would be a lttle more difficult. I would employ the Socratic method in this instance. This is essentially asking qquestions, then responding to the student. In this way, you as the instructor can determine hoiw much you are "clarifying" and how much the student is asking you to tell them the answer. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Ryan: Your real world experience is invluable. Sometimes those alternate explanation analogies can be quite beneficial, meaningful, and memorable - perhaps even to the degree that is what the student remembers and learns the material. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi John: Great use of blending lecture-visual, and kinesthetic-lab. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Joseph: Flexing is a great opportunity to vary your instructional methods - if you have that luxury. Sometimes, students just need a change up to break the stagnant routine. Yeah...state change! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Peter: Great! Knowing yourself, your strengths and weaker areas, and being willing to adapt makes us all better at being teachers. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Joseph: It's interesting how involved your students can be when they are engaged, motivated, and aligned with your purpose. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi William: Speaking extemporaneously is a skill many teachers have developed quite well - and in a situation when that skill is called into action, they're ready. When instructors are in class sessions that last for say, 3, 4, or 5 hours at a time, obviously a more comprehensive back up plan will be needed. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi Ronald: I suppose at times most teachers find students that they enjoy as individuals more than others in the class. Of course, as professionls, when setting up testing and grading, all students have to treated equally and given the same opportunities. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Ryan: Sounds like you've got a good handle on using PPT for better utilization in your classroom. Good variety - keeps the interest. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Ryan: True - what we know about ourselves helps us be our best selves. Hopefully that translates to better student encounters, engagement, and learning outcomes. Regards, Barry