Instructional Delivery & Assessment

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Ask a question from your peers to help you in your professional work. Seek different points of view on a topic that interests you. Start a thought-provoking conversation about a hot, current topic. Encourage your peers to join you in the discussion, and feel free to facilitate the discussion. As a community of educators, all members of the Career Ed Lounge are empowered to act as a discussion facilitator to help us all learn from each other.

DJ Wendeborn CHEP

At peace with the pace

Connect it to the practice of being a gypsy, but the constant wandering about the class as the topic is delivered fully involves the entire class. This wandering decreases the stress levels and the tendancy of instructors to focus in on only the engauged students. By making peace with the pacing, an instructor brings every student into the engaugement of topic which by the way, sparks prolonged discussions from those who normally would not be involved.

Verna Bilski

Learning Styles

I have just had a class that were mixed learners, 2 of them were auditory and they asked me if they could bring in a tape recorder to listen to lecture,I had 4 others that were hands on, the more book work they could do the happier they were and then the rest visual they had to see the lecture, so I had to comply with different learning styles and as an instructor point of view we had to learn to accept the different learning styles and go with the flow. Verna

Andrea Buls

Questions

It was really interesting to learn of all the different questioning techniques. I was not really familiar with all of these techniques and I was using some techniques I wasn't even aware of. This is another course I will refer to as needed

Daniel John

understanding the student

The range of ability and background in the classroom can be used to the teachers advantage. Just as in the workplace people can fall into roles naturally.

Juan Sosa

Developing scientific literacy through a critical thinking approach

Pedagogical content knowledge must comprise a practical application of the scientific method that encourages the students to learn since knowledge would help them to interact in a real life situation and ultimately lead to developing problem solving abilities.

Juan Sosa

Foundation of a good first impression

There are so many factors that should to be taken in consideration when we want to create a good impression; the most important would probably be: Be professional Know your students Show them that you care about their education. How we execute them will determine how successful the educational experience will be.

Juan Sosa

Prepare to the unexpected

Careful planning would facilitate the delivery of the content knowledge. However they will always be unforeseen situations which must be addressed with an assertive approach. Knowing your students, setting clear rules, its punishments and rewards will help instructor to better handle unanticipated issues in the classroom. What should be done when these procedures do not pay off?

Juan Sosa

Addressing diversity by choosing role models with diffrent nationaliti

As our demographics become more and more diverse it is crucial that we incorporate scientific data gathered by scientist and doctors from different nationalities and background so that students feel represented and motivated to learn. How relevant would this be to accomplsh academic achievement?

Kimberly Bechtel

Adapting

I have had a few students with disabilities of which required an IEP. However, with encouragement, dedication, addition time and help each one has succeeded.

Kimberly Bechtel

Diverse Learners

It can be challenging for instructors who have different levels of learning, comprehension, and communication. However, I have had a lot of success with those who are struggling by having independent group reviews and study slots to help students overcome their obstacles.

Kimberly Bechtel

Groups

Groups are such a great way to get students involved and yet take the pressure off they may feel during a class discussion. However, it is definitely something that must be monitored to make sure that all students are participating not just a few. Encouraging them to switch roles is a great way to help with effective participation.

Kimberly Bechtel

Eye Contact

I think it is so important for students to make eye contact with each student rather than one. It is, afterall, a class discussion.

Morris Daniels

Great to be prepared

Be prepared and also have a back up , just in case things dont go your way.

Gayle DiMenna

Students who answer wrong

Oneof the courses I teach, has a lot of information at students in a short period of time and I am constantly asking review questions, trying to relate information. What is the best way to respond when a student responds incorrectly. I do tend to thank the student for offering a response but say that it was an incorrect response and explain why, and ...but I do not want to make the student feel bad for having a wrong answer.

Ricardo Richards

Developing as an Instructor

I find that it is important to continue developing your technical skills as an instructor. After I completed graduate school, I realized that building on my expertise in my field of study was necessary but not sufficient. I would not have been able to make a living as a college instructor had I not taken courses on Blackboard/ WebCt and Angel. This allowed me to find employment in one of the fastest areas of growth - online education. Although I majored in the Social Sciences, these technical skills allowed me to remain in my field of study. Ricardo Richards

Sandra Streitenberger

Incorporating Your Instructional Style Into Online Learning

My most recent challenge has been to incorporate my instructional style into teaching online classes. I've added podcasts, videos, my own lecture material (not canned ones from the publisher) and offered my students times to meet me and study with me on campus. How do all of you incorporate your unique style into the online learning environment?

stacy rossi

Working with students with a disability

Students with disability tend to fall between the crack. If you know the signs of the disability you will be able to catch and help that student.

stacy rossi

Group projects

Group projects are good to help the students that have trouble engaging in class. But be careful for those students that work well on their own and do not like working in groups.

stacy rossi

Eye contact

By using eye contact with the students it let the student know that you are intuned with them or letting them know you are watching them.

Philip Graham-Bell

The "New Guy"

Getting over the stigma of being the "New Guy" teacher is probably something many have gone through. I will be teaching my first classes ever in a few weeks. Just wondering if there are any suggestions as to how to come out of the gate at full speed and to gain the trust of the students quickly.