I will try to present a variety of teaching methods and ask for anonymous feedback from my students, knowing that I may not like what I hear. I am going in with the intention of being a good educator that offers a safe space to learn. How successful I am is to be determined! But I want every student to feel seen and heard. With adult students moving on after graduation, I am not sure a 3-mo follow up would be appropriate for the blended class I will be teaching. 

This was an interesting module, in how a simple exercise, like asking your students to close their eyes and write down what comes to mind when given the word, "apple."  It is fascinating how subtle clues can be indicators of learning styles, if we only know to look for them! 

As educators, we need to recognize our students' learning style. I felt I identified with the "Nattie" student, as I like a temperate room with decent lighting. But I also related to the rapper who likes a backdrop of music playing throughout life. Perhaps it is up to us to cover all the bases, so our students have the best chance at accomplishing the learning objectives. 

This is such an important topic for educators in ensuring each student has the adequate resources to reach the intended goal. I feel like I have moved through varying degrees of the personalities profiled: The Jabber, The Integer, Touchy, and Loner. However, I have typically been the loner, though it has not been a detriment in my career. As the text suggested, once you learn your craft, you do not want someone "hovering" over you. 

Identifying these individual characteristics will be of HUGE service to the students entrusting us in our care. And, if we are unsure, perhaps giving examples… >>>

New ideas in teaching help motivate students and keep them interested

I like learning different ways to teach that is interesting and thoughtful

I like the dot idea - it is clever and will encourage them to try and achieve these tasks each clinical. I like the staff surprise idea as well to talk down after conference

Using different tactics to teach while changing ways to deliver content is fun and more interesting. The goal is the same and it makes learning more efficient.

I love Know White and intend to use her techniques and create my own to serve our students better.

  I was the most impressed with the approach the instructor should have to Loners. They should be left alone and should be given opportunity to learn on their own.