It wasn't until this term, unfortunately, that I realized when I changed my ATTITUDE and thoughts of being infront of a class that I was more engaged with the student and what I was there to accomplish. Boy, does ATTITUDE play an important part of every aspect of life?!?! ATTITUDES REALLY ARE CATCHY! This term has been one of the most satisfying yet! I believe for myself and the students.

Having Guest Speakers relating to and pertaining to the course of study seem to break the day to day same 'ol same 'ol of the classroom setting. In my opinion, this allows the student to ask questions of the Speaker who relates directly to the subject matter. I teach Professional Development; we had a representative from a local Online Job Listing/Posting organization. The speaker was able to answer, and ease fears of the high school age student up to the nontraditional student, regarding Resume Writing, Interviewing, and the Job Search from a Professional perspective.

Thank you for that advise. I will be sure to try that method. Actually, everyone would probably learn more that way anyway! :)

Teaching the same information in many different ways to determine the best or most effective way to educated the special needs student.

WHAT IF....The topic happens to be a topic that you are less informed on and the students even seem to be more informed than yourself?