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Teaching Methods

Utilizing as many different teaching methods as possible in class environments are vital to reach all different types of learners. 

The Importance of Lesson Planning

Lesson planning is important for several reasons, here are a few.  First, it provides a guideline for the instructor to use to present information to the class.  Secondly, it helps instructors to stay on task and make sure they are getting through the necessary information in a proper amount of time (not too fast but not too slow).  Next, lesson planning is necessary so the instructors can assure that the course is built properly and leading the students to their destination after its completion.  Lastly, it allows the instructor to improve things that did not go well and utilize things… >>>

Effective On-Boarding

As a new Director of Education this has enlighten me on new ways to help new educators with on-boarding and lesson planning. As well as evaluating students level of knowledge. 

Blooms

It is important to use action verbs when developing well written course objectives.  I plan to use Bloom's as a guide when writing objectives.  It is also important to use a variety of objective types.  I will try this as well.  Lastly, I will remember to have the outcome in mind.  I will make it clear what i want my students to demonstrate at the end of the course and work back from that.

Resources

I have personally found that when presenting  information to the class, I will use videos that share in dental treatments. Like allowing them to see a video on coronal polishing or placing in a composite filling . Its makes it real ,so they can actually see the materials, procedure and instruments.

story telling is great

I love telling stories to my students, it increases their attention and interest in the subject. 

The reality of things

Remembering, Understanding, and Applying should be valued at 20% each, to hold the majority of the grade. These basic concepts are essential for all students and future employees to know. But whiles these 3 are the majority, it does not mean it is more important or that we should not incorporate analyzing, evaluating and creating. These last three require greater in-depth skill and understanding. Not all students or employees are capable to completely grasp or have the desire to hone this higher form of learning. While this would be great for all students and employees to do, and I would… >>>

Bloom's Taxonomy

I learned that activities aligned with Bloom's taxonomy help learners develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and deepen the understanding and application of knowledge. I plan to ensure that my lesson activities represent the various levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

Bloom's!

Sticking with Blooms Taxonomy structure helps to stay focused on the entire teaching process. It will keep you guided on your course objectives and help facilitate overall student learning.

Best practices

I think that nurse educators should adapt to students' culture and who the students are. 

GREAT LEARNING

VERY EDUCATIVE

This is a nice course. The content is very helpful

This is very important to create a mental image of wat you want to project on your screen. Learners need to see how the knowledge and skills that they 've developed can be used indifferent settings

Interactive Ideas

I enjoyed learning about the interactive activities.  I especially liked the Fish bowl exercise. 

Not enough time

The largest struggle that I deal with, is finding the time to prepare lessons. Without sufficient time to prepare, lessons look incomplete and are not as effective. 

Instructor Wisdom

Learn about each student see there challenge's that they might face. We were there once a while before What did you learn? what would you change ? All in all stress must not be a negative term but use our better side to the positive areas in all of us.

Sharing

While it is important to share our life experiences with the students, too much information may create a loss of creditability.

Wisdom

One should maintain integrety at all times.

Jigsaws, fishbowls, and learning logs

I have learned some new techniques.  Jigsaws can help students become an expert in a certain task and come back together.  Fishbowls can have some students in a circle in discussion with others outside taking notes.  Learning logs can help students becasue they write down what they learned and any confusion.  This can help the teacher clarify items at the next clastime.

What I have learned

In my courses, we have a large amount of information that students must cover for each course. It is very important that they do so in order to grasp the concepts that they will need to demonstrate competence. With this in mind, I am trying to go from an understanding level to more emphasis on analyzing. So, here goes

Understanding 30%- This is pre class 

                                Student pre tests with cut score of 70% 

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ACTION PLAN

I believe that the levels of Bloom's are all important and that students would "buy in" more if they are all introduced to the students in a way that includes the importance. This could give students motivation to want to achieve the highest level that they can because they will have an understanding and common goal with the educator.

My plan is to have a mini-lesson on Bloom's with my classes and use choice boards that have various activities under each level.