Taking the time to organize and prepare the material to be covered simplifies the process for the instructor and guarantees a better result on the part of the students.

An instructor's professional style takes time to fully develop. While we might inherently have a particular style as individuals, this should be honed with experience, adopting things that are effective and leaving behind the ones that aren't.

I use powerpoints but I leave them "naked". I just give them a frame, and while I'm lecturing they have to "put clothes on it"!

Organization and planning really makes your class flow a lot smoother. Your students really respect the time you put into organizing your class.

I am a fairly new instructor, and when I read the section on the 3 M's it opened my eyes a little bit. Thinking about it, it is common sense, but you never really think about how closely you are being scrutinized by your students.

There are two critically important components of an effective instructor: having knowledge of the subject being taught, and knowledge and skill in how to teach that subject.

Instructors should realize that no teaching style is wrong IF the students are learning. We need to use formative assessments to show that our teaching is being effective.

I find that the use of posters related to the subject of our classes, develope interest in the topics we teach. Some of these posters are projects from the students in past class groups. They must pick the project based on guidelines given by the instructor, and there is a time limit. I find that current student ask additional questions based on these posters. The posters are displayed on the classroom walls and knew posters are added.

As a clinical coordinator I too find it useful to experiment with real life examples in lab settings. It helps the students relate to people and learn valuable skills needed in the workplace.

when students have a positive experience in the class room it encourages more participation. If they are not made to feel stupid, maybe moving in the right direction with a skill or concept they will become more productive. It is important however not to make them feel like there is no room for improvement.

I teach a class on Hydraulics, one of the most dangerous fields to be in. I find that going over the safety requirements every day before we go to class is crucial for a safer lab experience. I have a zero tolerance when it comes to safety just as it is in the work place. They must understand the importance of safety. For example, if not wearing safety glasses that student is literally fired for the day, sent home to thing about the danger he put themselves in. You must teach it but you must also enforce it

With the data showing how long we are able to keep our students undivided attention I find that using a mini lecture formatkeeps them focused longer. By stopping every 10 to 12 minutes it allows me to do a demonstration of material I have just lectured about. This keeps it fresh in the students mind and they sem to retain the lecture material better with the short demonstrations and keeps them focused longer

Motivating students is something we all do in some form or fashion. One of the best motivators we as Instructors can do is to simply show recognition and appreciation for the students hard work. Being recognized for working hard and given a pat on the back will motivate students and makes them feel like their hard work does not go unnoticed. Sometimes a simple Thank You can work wonders in a students demeanor...

I praise many of my studens for doing a good job when their tasks are completed. They feel more confident when their mentor recognizes their accomlishments. The student then feels good.I think that not enough instructors pass on good or great news.

I am a part time instructor working only in a clinic setting and not the classroom. How do I stay consistent with what their learning in class and then applying it to the clinic?

I find it most helpful to allow the student to think their way through the application of procedures discussed in a real world situation.

Since I have collected alot of books over the years from my education experiences and books that I have picked up over the years at CEU courses and seminars, I utilize materials out of these resources and make practice quizzes and homework assignments to use in addition to the information in the course textbook. I feel it expands the students knowledge even more to see more than one point of view or example to drive a point home regarding subject matter

When using the 3 M model I have had positive results towards the latter part of a course by utilizing field trips to worksites. The students go through periods where everything like the daily grind of school and working can start to wear them down. I have found that a field trip to a physical therapy clinic perks them back up and lets them see the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. I make sure they realize how soon it will be before they will be working in that setting, first in clinical hours then as a career. It is good to see the eyes of the students light up as they start to see the work they have been putting in is about to pay off.

What would suggest is an appropriate time period of questioning studnets when no answers are forethcoming.

All educators need to make wise decisions about the strategies and methods they will employ daily to help students move systematically toward learner goals. Developing Lesson plans help with decision making.