I make sure that I make a Plan of Study or Teaching Outline to make sure that I stay on schedule during the quarter, and to make sure I cover the required material on the syllabus.

I use pop quizes to gague if they are getting what I am teaching to assess them. I helps me to back up or move forward with the class and helps set the pace.

I ask question to the students while I am teaching. It gets them involved and engaged in the learning process. I al so will stop and allow open discussions about a certain topic to allow them to learn from each other and not just me.

I try to observe how the students respond to different ways I give them the material in the course. This helps me to identify their learning styles and adjust as needed. Does this work for some of you guys, or do you do it this way?

I try to relate the class or lecture topic to practical application in the real world, and how they can use it.

We all have to deal with red tape and distractions with the places we work. We cannot let that distract us and let us get off course and loose our passion for the students succes. What do you guys think about this?

I have found that creative teaching styles helps to keep the student interested and coming back. What works for the rest of you?

I give a Student Goals Assignment for the first homework to better understand the student and what they are like.

I have had great feedback on using test reviews using Powepoint, what about some you guys?