Barry Westling

Hi Karen: New classes pose the greatest challenge in timing and sequencing. Having a Plan-B, or just additional or supplementary work that's reletive to the topic is a good idea. Review of past material, and discussion are good ways to keep students interested. Regards, Barry

Hi Tracy: For me, the key is to relate the selection of topics and media for presentation based on course objectives, student learning outcomes, and my specialied knowledge of workforce expectations. Regards, Barry

Hi Tracy: I believe the more frequent and early on sharing of grade information will result in better student outcomes. Students will have more understanding and more time for correction. This is a great time for encouragement, support, and advice as well. Regards, Barry

Hi Tracy: Good reasoning. For me, I pretest whenever I am unsure at what level my students are performing at. Regards, Barry

Hi Tracy: I believe each class is like a mini-lab geared to teaching me more about myself and making me a better instructor a class at a time. A key to this is being open to change and improvement. Regards, Barry

Hi Kevin: You're right, variety will contribute to fuller uses of all the applicable senses while also giving a more interesting and enjoyable learning experience. Regards, Barry

Hi Erica: I'm in medical too (RT), and decided not to give extra credit. Anything that's associated with a grade is important to their education and needed for their practice. I don't want to have a student graduate who received a true "D" or "F" in a class or topic performing procedures because their grade was artificailly raised. Each teacher and institution has to decide how to handle EC. Regards, Barry

Hi Laura: My take on goals is to get them job ready. That consists of meeting the academic and skills portion, then, my training and education combined contributes to the final product of an "educated student". Regards, Barry

Hi Diedra: Frequent and early-on sharing of grade information allows for understanding and time for correction. Regards, Barry

Hi Diedra: I use pretesting when I don't know what level my studfents are prepared at. Regards, Barry