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Shannon Boll
Shannon Boll

Skill Testing

Many of my students who do poorly on written exams are my best performers in skill application tests
Shannon Boll
Shannon Boll

Testing

I prefer to make tests using material we specifically covered in class as opposed to the textbook exams
Michele Miller-Watson
Michele Miller-Watson

Mannerism

When entering into a classroom you as an instructor should be very careful of your mind set because as soon as you walk through the door all eyes are on you and students are reading you like a hit on face book. I guess what I'm saying is that anything that is not pertaing to the subject you are teaching leave it outside the class it could effect your teaching and the way your students respond to you.
Michael Scally
Michael Scally

80/20

What students can do on their study time: •Review sessions including quiz games, contests, and fun ways to test learning •Silent reading •Answering questions from the instructor •Trying, on their own, something the instructor has just demonstrated •Filling in the blanks on a worksheet as the instructor lectures (guided note-taking) •Discussing pros and cons with the people at their table
Michael Scally
Michael Scally

Is this really neccessary for college

Who pays for all of this? I hardly have time for prep, now I should go out & buy Saf - t- Pops. Do I need to get safety sizzors too
Michael Scally
Michael Scally

REWARDS?

Since we cannot offer food/drink rewards or extra credit for the late comers, any idears? I am not giving a magical pen or a sticker.
Pamela Michele
Pamela Michele

Standardized Testing

We use the standardized tests that come with our books in our curriculum. I always make sure that I cover the material in our books that is going to be on the test. I will say, make sure you highlight this area, in some cases so they know what to study. Sometimes I will write my own tests if I don't like the questions in the standardized test.
Jessica Roy
Jessica Roy

testing styles

so far this year i have noticed that just like the learning styles of students differ, so do the test taking abilities. beyond the matter of studying, it never fails that certain students will excel with one type of test, ie: written, multiple choice and then get really nervous and struggle through the practical portion of the exam. we try to encourage good study habits,ask questions, seek out extra help, tutoring, office hours, practice at home etc., in order to be best prepared for the exam.
Shannon Boll
Shannon Boll

Quesstioning

I have my students prepare questions for each other to use as a review activity or game.
Shannon Boll
Shannon Boll

learning styles

I encourage students with different learning styles to study together
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

What are effective assessments?

Assessments should focus on your over all objective of what you wanted your students to take away from their course. Assessments can truly be in any shape or form, but must show the instructor what they have learned.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Assessments

The type of tests or assessments I implement are dependent on the material as well as the class. It seems that each class has its own uniquie personality.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Questioning

I do find that most often students do not participate due to the fear of being wrong. This is not the case. If I have a student give a wrong answer, this is a great opportunity to work together to solve the question correctly. This also keeps students engaged and maintains a healthy learning environment.
Robert Castagna
Robert Castagna

Evaluating Experntial Learning

the value of input on student performance from an on-site supervisor lets oyu know if what you teaching can be applied to a real time work sutition.
Aaron Weiss
Aaron Weiss

Same students answering the questions

As I would imagine many do, I find the same students are willing to attempt to answer the questions. I need to work on my technique for encouraging and iliciting responses from less outspoken students. Can anyone else present specific techniquies which have worked for them?
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Learning styles

We just learned that each student has a different learning style. However, students can also have a combination of learning styles. I am an auditory, visual, and tactle learner.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Need for relevancy

Students want to see that what you are lecturing on or talking about has a direct relationship to their objective and course. Give them a WHIFM.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Motivation

As an instructor we are their personal coach to encourage students throughout their learning process. We need to be there in the good times, but most importantly when they are struggling.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Environment

I cannot express enough how much the learning environment impacts a student's education. A learning environment should be a very positive open place for students to feel comfortable learning and even making mistakes.
Kimberly Bechtel
Kimberly Bechtel

Personal experience

I was an instructor previously for 3 years and am blessed to be now leading students again. I have learned that I always have more to learn. I learn about students and learning styles and conforming to a new way of doing things.