Delivering instructional content that is understandable by students and increases their knowledge is the goal of educators. Knowing what are the best ways to assess the learning of students should be a high priority of educators as well. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
I learned to no ask "any questions" but instead ask questions that i know they should be asking from the lesson.
Incorporating technology in the classroom is vital because as these students graduate and hit their careers they will want/need to be well diverse in new technologies.
Keeping students motivated is key to their success and will also help to keep them coming to class every day.
It is important to understand learning disabilities and to know that these types of students can be just as successful when given the proper learning tools.
Students with learning disabilities are just as capable as students without them when given the proper tools and resources to be successful.
How do you manage a classroom with vastly different speeds of learning? What is the balance between, am I going too fast for my slower learners and am I going to slow for my quicker learners?
Don't forget the "sold citizens" because they do not need as much attention does not mean they do not deserve it.
It is important to walk around the classroom while lecturing because it keeps all the student's attention and keeps them involved in the classroom discussion and topics.
I agree that being prepared is always the best to start the day as an instructor. In preparing and delivering the lesson planned, consider that it is used more as a guide than a blueprint. The delivery method should be based on the type of students and the desired outcomes for the course.
Getting started with setting the tone, proper introduction, expectations and motivation, and ending the class with having the students feel a sense of comfort in going through the program, succeed and progress toward their career goals.
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