Instructional Delivery & Assessment

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Charles Elliott

road maps

I like the road map theory. Keeps things in order/uniform

Kyle McManus

Delivery Methods

I have found the most effective delivery method to course material is when I use an example from when I was in the field and open the class to discussion on how that scenario can lead to other situations related to the course content.

Kyle McManus

The "Debbie Downer"

What would be a good approach for the "Debbie Downer"(The student who dwells on negativity)? This kills the classroom motivation and sometimes the "Debbie Downer" isn't doing anything wrong where you would be aloud to ask them to leave your class.

Kyle McManus

What is the best resource material?

Some students can read and have a grasp on the information. Some students can look at pictures and have a grasp on the information. My question is would you recommend resource material that has both the write up and pictures or the pictures and bullet points? Is there a point where too much information on the resource material would be classified as a negative?

Ted Black

The accerlated learning enviorment

Being that our program is just 30 weeks in duration,and considered an accelerated program, it is critical that the student attend all scheduled classes.

Sirisha Gadapa

Safety concerns in Lab

Most of the severe accidents in laboratory are resulted because of negligence to follow them in regular basis. Sometimes trained independent student workers are also responsible for any accidental situations, for example- turning off the flame on bunsen burner but not the gas knob, improper chemical disposal,spillage in pouring concentrated acids etc. Please provide your ideas and suggestions to prevent these situations to happen.

Arisa Rice

Keeping Students Focus

Students are tried at the end of a day, providing students with hands on activities will engage them and keep them focus.

Arisa Rice

MEETING THE CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME

meeting a class for the first time is exciting for me. I model the high expectation i have for the group.

Arisa Rice

Plannimg Curriculum

Planning curriculum is the interesting part of the task of conveying information to students.

Arisa Rice

Motivating Students

Students enjoy projects, they have the opportunity to research, convey and showcase what they have learn. I have discovered that Projects motivate my students.

Kyle McManus

Time Management

I am new to teaching, but I am concerned about time management. I understand that each class will not flow the same and that not every student will be able to take in the information the same way. How do I balance my time if a majority of the class requires more attention to understand the content?

Stanley Jones

Using a Plan of Study

I make sure that I make a Plan of Study or Teaching Outline to make sure that I stay on schedule during the quarter, and to make sure I cover the required material on the syllabus.

Stanley Jones

Pop Quizes

I use pop quizes to gague if they are getting what I am teaching to assess them. I helps me to back up or move forward with the class and helps set the pace.

Stanley Jones

Classroon Questions and Discussion

I ask question to the students while I am teaching. It gets them involved and engaged in the learning process. I al so will stop and allow open discussions about a certain topic to allow them to learn from each other and not just me.

Stanley Jones

Understanding learning styles

I try to observe how the students respond to different ways I give them the material in the course. This helps me to identify their learning styles and adjust as needed. Does this work for some of you guys, or do you do it this way?

Stanley Jones

Powerpoint review and testing

I have had great feedback on using test reviews using Powepoint, what about some you guys?

Mark Roberts

Learning in a shop enviorment

Prior to getting hands on practice, we lecture , demo and discuss the tasks at hand. It is difficult to reach all students due to differant learning styles. I try to break items down to the pure basics and let those who need more input ask their questions. I can always tell who puts in the effort to learn a subject when we get to practice lab. I then target those who don't really understand the subject matter for one on one teaching/learning.

Biftu Ali

Learning Disability

Dealing with more than one student with learning disability, allowing them enough time is the most effective support system that helped them succeed. The first step is identifying which student has learning disability.

Emma Tan

I thought I knew it all...I was damned wrong.....

After taking up this course, my whole perspective of know it all attitude changed. I learned and understood what active learning and teaching is all about....I am just excited to apply what I have laerned

Biftu Ali

Language Barrier

Language barrier affects those who speak English as a second language. That being said,it is crucial that Instructor assissts these students by breaking information down to the simplest form. Using example, providing visual description of what has been discussed will really boost their learning.