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Groups

I love using groups as a way of taking field trips. It helps the students to see things that they normally wouldnt.

eye contact

I really agree with the eye contact portion of this education. The eye contact really helps students know that I care

Instructional Delivery

I have learned that my delivery style varies, depending on the subject matter I am teaching. There are certain subjects where a long lecture is not the best method, and hands on is the best approach to learning and retaining information.

First Impression

On the first day of class, I always have the syllabus available for students and go over it with the class. I also give some background about myself and my experiences in the field. I then ask each student to introduce themselves and tell the class why they chose this program, what they expect from the class, as well as what their expectations are once they are done with school and ready to enter the workforce.

Course Planning

When planning my course, I try to think of ways to engage the students, and not just lecture, I want them to have an interest so that they retain the information.

Motivating Adult Learners

What are some techniques that can be used to motivate adult learners?

Re:

I have found that most students learn faster with the help of visual aids.

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When introducing myself it usually takes me two to three class sessions to remember student names but I usally make little notes on post-its to help me remember their names.

My experience

In my experience I have found that being prepared before class makes the class session smoother for myself as well as my students. Reading all necessary materials helps you to be more confident when it comes to answering questions that students needs answers too.

Technical Instruction Techniques

As an instructor some techniques we can use to engage students when teaching topics which may require more technical aptitude?

Am I a scholar, a writer, an entertainer, a comedian or instructor??

I liked this phrase in the text! it pretty tiring task to gain the attention of your students for 2 hour lecture, I hope that one of my students would answer this question in behalf of me!! I believe that I should be all of the above at the same time, especially when it come to the entertainer part! I through jokes that are relevant to the class talk about movies that are relevant to the subject, and then return to main subject, I think this alteration between being serious and being funny would give the student a mind break

does excessive government funding really improves education?

Question: Does excessive funding by the government really improves education?

Motivation

Being authentic is critical in your motivation towards students. If they perceive you not being authentic then you are going to have a difficult time with getting you message across.

mini lectures

iAny ideas on mini lectures during a two and a half hour class setting?

First Impressions

Dressing professionally, being on time, living that modeled life you put before the students will set the tone for the classroom setting. If you expect all students to be on time, be professional, dress professional then you must take your own advice and do the same.

meeting goals

Any ideas on motivating adult learners to see the importance of meeting all their goals?

Motivating

Any ideas on motivating the adult learner??

students with learning diabilities is a challange

if instructors has no experience of teaching students with learning disabilities. this is a real challange. Can only be overcome by training and with the institutional supports.

Goals and Objectives

Is there a general rule for how many goals and objectives are established for a course?

Stay focus

Whenever I see the class not focussing I try to spark there interest again some how..