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Hi Cheryl: Also, pretests can help show you what kind of student learner you have, making lesson planning more effective. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Debbie: These kinds of activities may help give the student a fresh perspective about the topics you've been discussing in class. Regards, Barry

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Debbie: Another thing back-up plans can be used for is to use them no matter what, just as a way to break up the energy of the class and try something new. Regards, Barry

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hello! One of the nice things about feedback is that similar to keeping a teaching journal that reflects what works and what doesn't, the direct feedback can help us make changes in course content that may be more successful for future classes. Regards, Barry

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Student learning outcomes

Hi Laura: In fact, we can build up to everyone having that moment by reviewing the relavance of a particular topic with the whole class. Asking them, "do you see why it's important to understand this concept in the context of XYZ"? Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Cheryl: That's a great description of the overall goal of educating - to help out students ultimately make more informed decisions in school and in life. Regards, Barry

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Selecting evaluation methods

Hi Jim: One nice thing about having pre-made evaluation forms or systems in place is that it can help prepare a student to know what to expect, and may help them have more successful outcomes. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Ernest: To put it the opposite way, what message does it send if we are disorganized? Might it come across as "I don't care about your learning"? Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Ernest: This is especially true for career courses. In general, we might also say the goal is to help our students make more effective choices in life. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Martha: In addition, they may help show you what kind of student learner you have, making for more effective lesson planning. Regards, Barry