The class I am teaching already has a fully developed curriculum - power points, handouts, lesson plans, the works. I have noticed that some of the material is dated so my quandary is how do I teach the current processes used in the field without overstepping the curriculum boundaries put in place by the director? For example, I have been collecting articles from various trade publications about current developments in our field. I can present the topics (not the articles, just the information) in addition to the regular lesson, but I have no way of determining if the students are retaining the now-relevant material.

What methods or techniques do you use to make sure that your students understand what you expect of them?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

What are you accomplishing through introductions of yourself and the students?

Why is it important to give a comprehensive and clear description of the course requirements?

What methods or techniques do you use to make sure that your students understand what you expect of them?

What methods or techniques do you use to make sure that your students understand what you expect of them?

What methods or techniques do you use to make sure that your students understand what you expect of them?

What methods or techniques do you use to make sure that your students understand what you expect of them?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

Why is a positive first impression important when starting a new class?

What are you accomplishing through introductions of yourself and the students?

What are you accomplishing through introductions of yourself and the students?

What are some strategies for increasing student motivation?

What are some strategies for increasing student motivation?

Why is it important to give a comprehensive and clear description of the course requirements?

What role does the learning environment play in the instructional process?