It is important to touch on different learning styles while teaching class; that way, you will be able to reach each student's need.

The tone you set on the first day of class determines how the rest of the class duration will be. First impressions is our last impression of who we are; it's important to leave a lasting impression on our students.

We as instructors must plan and prepare for our courses; we have to have all our ducks in a row in order for our instructional process to run smoothly. If we set the tone with our class, the students will realize that it is important to come to class prepared as long as they planned to pass the course. Once again, we set the tone from the beginning to the end of our courses. We determine our destiny and outlook of our class.

As an instructor we must lead by example. Our students are looking at us a role models and we must present ourselves in front of them as people who are professional and take our jobs serious and wanting them to become successful in their endeavors. By doing this, we must practice what we preach and lead our students to success.

I use this technique to memorize meat subprimals, it is a very effective tool.

I use music as a reward during the clean up part of class to motivate the students. If they don't get the assignment done in time they loss the music privilege.

Instructors that can incorporate all four learning styles are well prepared for class.

How can we adapt to all the different learning styles when classes are only 4 weeks

Can organization prior to the first class have a impact on the first impression

Is the syllabus has enough material to describe the class objectives?

types of test should reflect the goal of the course

ongoingg formative assessment is key to providing proper instruction

it is important to make sturnts feel comfortable

so important to engage all learners

Communication is speech, body language, emotes, and most of all expression of emotion.

Adult learners are often distracted by outside factors such as family and work. When they come to class the instructor must find a specific formula to engage the student fully. When course work is applicable to program objectives and personal aspirations, there's a greater chance the student will be open to learning. In this week's class a student who I felt was least prepared surprised me by out performing others who seemed better prepared. As I reflect, the student taught me about herself by opening up during a speech. I'm glad I was receptive to her ideas and offered immediate encouragement. My thinking is that it is a necessity to remain open to all students. I'm reminded of the Sly and The Family Stone song lyric of the 1970's "...everybody can be a star if they try". We need to see our students all as stars to help them fulfill their dreams.

Ensuring students are collaborating and not competing is a significant criteria to planning and implementing in-class simulation learning sessions. Often students will become competitive with one another and resist helping each other achieve successfully as a team effort. By engaging all forms -- or as many forms of learning as possible in the activity, students have the opportunity to engage at two levels. They will engage with the group / team to achieve the desired goal; and, students will learn through the reflection of the experience and results of team-play.

Music can be a great way to energize sleepy students when entering the classroom first thing in the morning. An energizing music can also make a significant impact on students who are coming to class following a day at work. The music can help both groups (morning and evening) separate from their personal thoughts and focus on class tasks. The idea of using music before reviewing the class agenda will help draw people to the room on time...rather than lingering in the student lounge.

When facilitating a class, no two sections are the same. Altough course objectives may be the same, the discussion and activities must frame the learner's experience and career interests. Each time material is prepared and activities are designed, the focus must be on the students' career goals to ensure the course provides the maximum benefit to those enrolled.

What best approach to take for students that always disturb class?