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raphael zlvarez
raphael zlvarez

multiple-choice tests

this is a great tool that i printed out that helps students understand how to breakdown multiple choice questions. i will chare it with my students so they can get that extra help for there exam
raphael zlvarez
raphael zlvarez

Formative evaluations

this is great because it gets the student involved, and the teacher can help the student reach their goals, and acomplish thir mini goals.
raphael zlvarez
raphael zlvarez

Socratic Method of Teaching

its a great tool to use, because there are many students that are afraid to speak up and answer a question. This helps the student understand the question better, and really helps the instructor and all students. I loved that it shows you what to do when students don't answer a question, or get it wrong.
raphael zlvarez
raphael zlvarez

learner

this is a great tool to use in class. It has allowed me to undertand differnt learners, and how it is important in my everyday class time.
John Condon
John Condon

learning styles

It's interesting to see how students accept information in different ways. While lecturing about a particular topic it's easy too see which students don't get it. That's the time to show photos or look at a book. In the end, I always show them on a training aid and everyone will finally understand.
Robert Capko
Robert Capko

Fairness

What are some strategies to use to accommodate a student with a learning disability, but prevent students without a disability from feeling that student is gaining an unfair advantage?
Clint Harrison
Clint Harrison

Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle

I have enjoyed mixing things up in the past: begin with a simple lecture that turns completely different. I have a "planned" lecture, complete with powerpoint slides that I just stop in the middle of...and immediately start an "impromptu" activity instead. The whole plan was to do the activity all along, but the learners don't know that. They will often wonder what is next, and stay focused for a longer amount of time in the future.
Clint Harrison
Clint Harrison

What to do?

What are some good ways to break the ice if the class gives the "zombie stare" reaction to an instructor after introductions, syllabus, etc.? Is there a good way to get them to open up and ask the questions that are obviously in their minds?
Clint Harrison
Clint Harrison

Dilemma

What does an instructor do if they disagree with the material that is being taught; not the subject matter, but rather the accuracy of the material?
Clint Harrison
Clint Harrison

What if???

What does an instructor do when their personal instruction style conflicts completely with the learning style of a good portion of the students in the classroom? Is it necessary to develop multiple different styles based upon the needs of the specific set of students in the class? Also, I have seen classes where there are huge variations in the learning styles of the students;how can we reach all the students at the same time?
Charolette Brown
Charolette Brown

Questioning a Teachers Technique

Having a solid knowledge in teaching an effective curriculum demonstrates the instructor’s strengths about the subject. On the other hand, if an instructor is not well knowledge about the subject it could cause dissatisfaction by the students with the way feedback had been provided.
Charolette Brown
Charolette Brown

Student Learning Environment

Creating a positive learning environment provides greater self-esteem in student behavior. It influences how students feel about themselves which, in turn, affects what they learn and how they learn.
Charolette Brown
Charolette Brown

Creating an Effective Assessment

Creating an effective assessment will help instructors in determining student’s capacity in learning. Feedback from teachers can help challenge students to reassess their knowledge and encourage students in their learning environment.
Nagib Sued
Nagib Sued

Communicating Effectively with Students

Communicating effectively in this day and age of technology can sometimes be tricky.
Daniel John
Daniel John

Transition from industry to teaching

Crossing over from the industry to teaching has its own challanges besides the obvious. Doing and instructing are to different animals. While a Chef and/or Cook my know the short answer of why a technique is done the student will want to know all reasons behind the idea. So just having that short answer is not always enough to satisfy the students curiosity. Having background information and history to tie everything together makes for a more engaged student and better overall learning experience.
Robert Brown
Robert Brown CHEP

ED114

I didn't realize that some of the techniques of questioning in the class room could have such adramatic effect on my students. As I began to refine my practices, I saw immediate results in class participation.
Pattara Kuramarohit
Pattara Kuramarohit CHEP

memory retention

As a culinary instructor, I found that culinary students retain information through their senses. They need to touch, feel, smell, and experience the product.
Pattara Kuramarohit
Pattara Kuramarohit CHEP

visual demos

As a culinary instructor, a cooking demo is a visual for the students. It is necessary for culinary students to see how the product is made and to taste it in order to perform and gasp the concept.
Pattara Kuramarohit
Pattara Kuramarohit CHEP

color markers

I always use color markers to enhance the students learning experience. I separately my train of thought or subject with different colors.
Pattara Kuramarohit
Pattara Kuramarohit CHEP

questionable students

As a new instructor, I have only been teaching for a year... I have had experiences with students that make comments and ask endless questions to try to make you look like you dont know anything. How would you deal this? I answer the questions to the best of my knowledge but its clear with the comments they are not pleased.