Teaching strategies for labs are quite different from traditional classroom-based learning. In the lab we are able to connect concepts and theories to real life applications. Understanding how our students learn will help us make informed decisions on how we teach in the lab. 

Competency-based learning should be focused on knowledge acquisition to support workforce participation and/or be student-centered. The idea of teaching to competencies resonates with me. I've worked in workforce development for years and the need for industry recognized credentials has remained a necessity. As we prepare our students and deliver content, our focus should remain on these outcomes. 

I learned preparation is key, practice leads you closer to where you want your class to be as far as structure, teaching and learning all around. putting this steps in practice from start to finish will lead me to becoming a better Teacher/Instructor everyday for the students. 

I have better grasp the importance of developing a know how teaching method. Having something as simple as a sheet of paper with notes in hand will guide you to a better and more structure class.  

By reading and watching the ED-101 affective strategies I have better understand and obtained information regarding professionalism in the sense of adding fun to it. I have noted new ways to use this to attract and engage with students to help them stay interested in the class and also help them learn and understand better. I think by just keeping up with this practices in your everyday career will help you master it. Using this fun professionalism methos will keep you a little more updated in how a student likes to learn. 

This section was a good review for types of questions. It takes more time to consider how to create a "good" test that students realize. Different types of questions also foster various level of understanding and application.

I am guilty of asking poor questions, I guess. I often ask "does that make sense?" or "Does anyone have a question?" I need to rephrase my questions and help students turn a wrong answer into a right answer. I liked the Harvard video of the female instructor who would lead students to eventually get to the right question so they were successful. I am not sure I can do it, but love the idea.

The flipped classroom is a new concept for me. I teach a career tech elective. I try not to give homework, since I am not a core subject. A flipped classroom would not work for me. I like technology...sometimes. My students want to Google a one-word answer instead of reading the textbook which explains and gives examples. I think they would remember more if it made sense in the context of information, not by googling a quick answer.

I have a hard time finding an interesting activity for every day's lesson. And, finding a conclusion activity that is not just questions and answers. I understand that if it is interesting or fun, they are more engaged, but that is hard to do on a daily basis for every subject/content. Also, some activities that I spend hours planning and doing do not go over well with students. They lay their head on the desk like they are not interested. I cannot engage all students every day.

I learned how to be patient, accommodating and understanding of students with learning disabilities. I also learned about the different learning disabilities.