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albert monroe
albert monroe

Making Field Trips and Guest Speakers a part of my teaching

I've made field trips and used Guest Speakers to talk with my class. Due to my subject matter, Political Science, my Guest Speakers add a lot to my lectures and cement many of my points and give first hand current information, that the text lack. With the rapidly changing world of Politics,Guest Speakers provide the latest laws, rules, and procedures that impact the political arena.
Juliet Hue
Juliet Hue

Different types of evaluation systems

Having a differentiated evaluation system will determine student's academic level and provide opportunities for success. It also helps me to self evaluate.
Juliet Hue
Juliet Hue

Training and instruction

it is necessary to train my students for their own safety, desired protocols and to get the job done at a faster pace through repetition.
Juliet Hue
Juliet Hue

Being an instructional leader

One's personality and attitude towards the subject matter impacts how the instructor is seen by the student. It allows me to reflect on my own leadership style in the classroom and adjust accordingly.
Juliet Hue
Juliet Hue

Learning that Instructors come in all shapes and sizes

It's funny but the characteristics of different instructors remind me of teachers that i've come across in my life.
Olga Francois
Olga Francois

Summative Evalution

It was good knowing the difference between Summative and formative…it was terrific in terms of thinking of supporting student learning throughout the course versus assessing student knowledge at the end of the course.
Olga Francois
Olga Francois

Plan B

It was terrific learning that we should always have a plan B in case the lessons we planned don't pan out as we anticipated. Sometimes as instructors we get really passionate about plan A. This knowledge encourages us to think more flexibly.
Olga Francois
Olga Francois

i loved the definition of learning

learning that learning is amount continual application of knowledge was really insightful for me
Olga Francois
Olga Francois

Personality Strengths & Weaknesses

Knowing my personality helps me know what my strengths and my weaknesses so that I can improve - this was helpful to think about
Pamela Allen
Pamela Allen

Learning Objectives

Students love to be challenged and introduced to new and exciting things especially when it comes to learning.
Pamela Allen
Pamela Allen

Team Effort

I like the idea of having the students provide input to create an enjoyable learning and sharing time.
Pamela Allen
Pamela Allen

Plans are Important

It is good to look ahead and plan and adjustment to make the classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Lisa Telfer
Lisa Telfer

makeup exams

it was terrific insight hearing that we should give the student another version of the exam for a makeup
Jason English
Jason English

Relevant Guest Speakers

It is pointless to ask someone to speak in your class who has no real connection, or experience in the subject matter that you are teaching.
Jason English
Jason English

Is Blooms Taxonomy Still Relevant to Today's Adult Learners

I am not knocking Blooms taxonomy, but i often wonder if it is simply too ambitious and somewhat irrelevant for certain students.
Jason English
Jason English

Transitions and Time

These are the biggest challenges for me when i am making lesson plans. I like to have flexibility, but sometimes that leads to uneven transitions.
Jason English
Jason English

Pulling up short

It can be very easy to pull up short when you are teaching a class that is almost 4 hrs long. I try to include a writing lab in each of my classes to avoid this from happening.
Jason English
Jason English

Creating grammar tests

I find making these grammar test hugely time consuming. Is there a free online service that is reliable that could compose and create these tests for me?
Jason English
Jason English

Being able to switch directions in real time

Sometimes i have a hard time sacrificing part of my lesson when other parts go over on time. I am afraid that i am sometimes rushing material and not covering it adequately. Other times i have too much time. It remains a challenge for me.
Jason English
Jason English

Diversity in Delivery

I try to aim for a diversity of delivery methods, but sometimes i get bogged down on power-point and return to it because it is safe. Any suggestions for "jazzing" up my presentations? I am considering teaching a few classes by having debates about the subject matter between student teams.