Comment on Thomas Teeguarden's post: As an instructor you can be creative with guided notes an mneumonic devises. This could be enjoyable for students and foster creativity in learning.

Comment on Helen Saunders's post: I agree this is the best way to determine if the information that is being presented is being absorbed by the students. If the information is not retained you can formulate another plan.

Comment on Thomas Teeguarden's post: I agree with your sentiment. It's always a good idea to learn different methods of relaying information. This is the way to engage students with different learning styles.

I enjoyed being able to identify more clearly what is a critical thinker. Regarding how I will apply what I have learned, I plan to have my students analyze the kitchen workflow and suggest ways to improve and increase efficiency. Throughout the sanitation unit, students will be able to identify potential hazards in the kitchen and take appropriate measures to correct them. Students can apply their critical thinking to recipe creation while evaluating recipes for needed adjustments based on personal preference and dietary restrictions. While creating menus, students can analyze the nutritional content, cost, and flavor profiles of different dishes… >>>

Articulation of clear and concise points , positions, and data is vital  because the listeners can internalize what is being shared and then make their own minds up about how to use this new information. Too much "teacher talk"  leads to students filtering to delete or distort the majority of what is being communicated; Thus leading to challenges when they have to recall information to  make a decision about a situation or probelm as a result of their critical thinking process. 

It's hard for me to put a 24 year old fully into an "adult learner" framework, but this module suggests that 17-24 year olds are the most common age of adult learners. I am eager to see how this all ties together throughout the module. 

I can do a LOT better at providing them with structured outlines and even graphic organizers of content, to see how each part connects with the others. I do provide note-taking outlines for some classes, and the students like them. I have another first year class that could benefit from that as well. 

Frequent reviews are crucial. You can vary the applications and methods of review for more thorough integration of material. 

While I understand how knowing which types of intelligences we and our students possess, it feels daunting to truly consider each students' multiple intelligences, and try to group them accordingly. That said, I can commit to varying the ways I share my content, with the focus on adding things that folks with different intelligences with me will have an easier time accessing and understanding.