Barry Westling

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Hi Diane: Good points. The chance to offer our support and encouragement, with care and thoughtful words of suggestion and advice can also accompany grades and points discussions. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Sarah: Small group work is great. It involves the students, they're more interested and willing to participate, and a bit more committed to the ideas discussed if they are part of the outcome. Regards, Barry

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Amy: Self awareness and understanding internalizes our sense of our perception of far can I go, and when I need to hold back. This might be in content knowledge, application, or delivery mechanics. Better instructors continuously strive to work on achieving higher levels of performance that only benefits students and allows the "better me" to manifest. Regards, Barry

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Student learning outcomes

Hi Amy: For me, student ceneted (from the teachers standpoint) is flexing to meet individual needs as much as possible. Like our own kids, each is different, so assuring the objectives are met but also individualizing the curriculum is one component. Regards, Barry

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Jessica: I think class dicussions almost always work when the regular plan con't happen for wahtever reason. It can be a time to review, apply, analyze, compare, share - students will be responsive and involved, and that's always a good thing. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Jessica: Workplace readiness is the goal for career students. That comes from both text and skill demonstration, along with the expertise the instructor brings. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Sandra: Student centered is flexing to meet student needs. What you describe is a version that sounds effective. Good! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Melissa: Sound cool. Students naturally use all needed senses when they are serious about learning. We show them some techniques, but they will intuitively use every resource available if given the chance. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Melissa: One component is ready with knowledge, ready with skills, ready with integrating both into the work setting. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Mariela: Relating to people, open and honest, creates a natural, genuine way of trust and sincerity, which are attitubes extremely valuable these days. Regards, Barry