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I tend to observe at least one class like the one I will be teaching asking another instructors about tips, suggestions, problems or successes they encountered during their courses. In addition, I visit the classrooms in advance to familiarize with the equipment, lightning, technology, and layout of the room to ensure we have an environment suitable for learning. Furthermore, I start the class with a strong opening explaining what I hope to accomplish in the course and why I find this topic or subject matter to be important. Finally, I simply raise some of the most fascinating questions or problems… >>>
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The quality of the content a course offers students is one of the biggest factors in their success or failure. It is imperative to build a solid course content that can be shaped and molded into an effective learning tool. The course outline should be clear and indicate that the content coverage is suitable to the goals of the course providing the opportunity for students to use and develop critical thinking skills while requiring them to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a body of information enabling students to learn and master particular skills of the discipline for both short and long-term… >>>
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Starting a class with the right foot is critical for us to succeed as an Instructor in the culinary field. Arriving half an hour early prior to class allows me to set the environment in a way that promotes learning and develops engagement from my students. This will ensure the right equipment is working correctly and the product is available for students to effectively accomplish production for that day. It is imperative we lead by example and being prepared truly demonstrates we are committed to our students success.
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After reviewing this chapter, I will start including the following teaching strategies during my
classes to meet the different types of learning styles:
Tactile-kinesthetic- lab demonstrations including hands-on practice with different stimulating
activities students enjoy with reward and recognition in addition to manual projects.
Visual- offering of pictures and charts during lecture allowing them longer time to take notes
and make diagrams, and allowing them to have extra time to think for correct answers.
Auditory- utilizing vocal variations during my lectures allowing students to work in small groups and increasing the rate of verbal instruction.
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