I am faced with this topic for the upcoming semester. As a sales and marketing professional, I am excited to learn about the topic at hand for the new semester, Labor Relations. I am searching for new ideas to help make this class exciting and interesting for the class.

Some of my students in the pharm tech program, even the ones that study a lot for tests, find themselves stumped when asked a question requiring analysis or critical thinking. The problem is that tests are typically written to reflect knowledge and comprehension of the material, and only limited application or analysis. Students used to complain when I had test questions that weren't exactly phrased like the handout or study guide they received and required "extra" thinking, although some did quite well. I now try to ask speculative questions related to practice environment or possible strategies or solutions that may resolve issues, like medication errors, and find that patient cases generally evoke more enthusiasm for thought-provoking questions, than questions without associated scenarios. I guess it has to do with real-life applications.

A lot of students that go through my program appear to be kinesthetic learners. However, while some subjects can be taught that way by including more compounding labs, others are purely theoretical, such as pharmacology. I usually provide detailed handouts and add to them from my experience, other readings, or how the topics connect to pharmacy practice. I found that when kinesthetic or visual learning is not feasible due to subject matter, personal narratives from the field or illustration from practical applications can fill in the gap.

When presenting new subjects is it better to explain the revelance to the job or stick to the theory?

Our students demand a higher level of engagement than when I was a student. They also respond to revelance to the real-world.

I feel that the most important part of the first class is to make a positive impression. Make sure you are on time and prepared for class to start on time. This sets the pace for the class and the students are clear as to what you expect.

I like to play games with my students. It increases their motivation and it keeps their attention. This has been effective for me in the past.

It is important to help your student set career goals and learn how to understand the goals. Make sure they are reachable and reward when goals are met.

It is important to have instructional stategies and be prepared to adjust depending on your students learning styles. This will help both you and your students.

have students share what they learned from each chapter

In class we should ask students to ask questions related to their personal subject related experiences.

I think an instructor should adopt the method which suits the student as the goal of Instructor is to make students learn

ED 114 has made me aware of my need to allow slower students the opportunity to have more time to answer the question. Also, my teaching can be more productive if I incorporate more open questions. I now feel that open questions allows the student to better express them selves and apply what they have read.

keeping yourself current in the field of your study, and thinking outside the box keeps you updated and current. on going education for the support of growth and creativity is essential in learning and staying creative. being inspired everyday makes the creative side improve and grow stronger.

Inspiring your students everyday, and keep them wondering what tomorrow will bring is essential. Changing up your daily teaching routine will keep them wanting more. Add in activities and energizers to inspire your students when they are feeling tired or not motivated. This is your spotlight so shine like diamond.

I have been teaching for about 7 years now and realize that no matter how much experience you have as an instructor, you must continue to improve your knowledge of the subject you are teaching.

Active best mimics how people really learn...people learn by doing. You didnt see pictures of how to ride a bike or have someone describe it to you, you rode the bike to learn how to ride a bike. Give the learners what they need to learn...activity!

It's good to have confimation that the procedures used in the classroom to ask questions to the students is the proper way to do it.

A good tool that I have used is to group students together on the first day of class and have them identify the top 5 expectations they have for each other. Being prompt and having succinct comments always comes up.

So what really consitutes a textbook? Does it have to have an ISBN number? What is the source it needs to come from?