Instructional Delivery & Assessment

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Elizabeth Singleton

hands on, tactile

I teach massage so almost all of my students learn better hands on. Some of them learn through note-taking and writing things down.

Elizabeth Singleton

having students look at materials while lecturing

i often have students have their bpook open to the material im covering...figures and tables put a visual to what im lecturing, i feel students soak in information better that way.

Elizabeth Singleton

making class interesting

i made up an enitire game like jeopardy to get my students involved and they learned a ton from it and got to know each other..also it helped eliminate classroom anxiety

Elizabeth Singleton

planning

i find that the more i teach a particular class, the less time i spend on lesson plans

Elizabeth Singleton

boundaries..i find it hard with students around my age

does anyone else find it difficult at times to establish boudaries. i find that i see my students more than my own family, so i find it difficult to not share personal experieneces and everyday life with them..its a good thing becuase they end up being extememly comfortable and i can relate to them. but the downside is you tend to lose respect and authority.

valerie southwick

Age variance

How can I better teach a subject in order to relate to such a wide age variance in my class. It would seem that the older demographic group prefers a consise, no-nonsense approach and the younger group wants to be drawn in or engaged with "props" or memory enhancing ideas.

Kristal Morgan

Evaluation

I evaluate my students and their ability to learn what has been lectured on a daily basis.

Kristal Morgan

Powerpoint

I use PowerPoint presentations so that my visual learners are able to learn at a better pace.

Kristal Morgan

Setting

With my students it is best if they have a calm setting to learn in.

Kristal Morgan

Learning

I feel that my students learn best when asked questions following and during lecture.

Kristal Morgan

Testing

Tests should be used by instructors

Kristal Morgan

Assesment

When assesing a student, is it better to allow them to give verbal information regarding themselves or written?

Kristal Morgan

Questions

What is a good way to get a class to ask more questions?

Kristal Morgan

Learning styles

What is the best way to assess students learning styles?

Kristal Morgan

Goals

Should an instructor assist a student in setting goals for themselves?

Kristal Morgan

Attire

Should the instructor wear business attire or uniform? What is more beneficial in a classroom?

Kristal Morgan

course content

Is it valuable to students if you add to the course content?

Kristal Morgan

How to motivate a student that is negative.

How do we as instructors motivate a student who has a negative outlook on any and all classroom activities and tests?

Pandora Neiland

Remembering Names

I find it incredibly important to the students that I remember their names ASAP. Since most classes are required to break I always wait for them to return to the classroom (usually alone or in small groups) and engage each as they come back into the classroom by confirming their name and a brief talk about their interests. It is a second review for me during the first class and helps me to get the name thing down early.

Wilbur LaRoche