It is also very helpful to point out some similar words between the two languages

I believe is becomes over to much for the students with all the testing required.

Some times I find my concern's are I can't tell if Im getting throught to them by the look's on their face's .Its hard to tell if they are engage or not.

Any suggestions on how to adjust to everyone's learning style? Sometimes in my classroom I have students that easily comprehend the topic that is covered and some that struggle to make sense of it.

I use music when my students are doing their projects. Music that is not too harsh or too soothing, a nice classic rock, it seems to work.

What periodicals would your recommend for career college instructors who want to increase their effectiveness as teachers?

Survey students to find out learning styles in the classroom.

Utilize other instructions specific to the class to make things clear.

Presentations should always begin with being a role model.

Matching objectives to classroom strategies can help with meeting goals.

I always use open ended question to draw different answers.

It is important to know your students and for students to know their instructors. An introduction from the student gives the instructor ideas of where the students are in their educational path. The student should feel comfortable knowing the educational, achivements and how human their instructor is through an introduction

I find it easier to teach with powerpoints then reading for a book.

It is very important to make that first impression a good one. Students are nervous, they look for a leader, a knowledgeble instructor, a mentor and some look to challenge the instructors from day one. It is wise to show students that you have their best interest at heart and that you are proficient in what you do.

I find that making students comfortable in the classroom, create a good learning atmosphere. Getting the students to be comfortable enough to open-up and communicate with you is often revealing of their understanding of the material being taught. Melissa Quinn

What are some tips that you would give to new instructors to when they are having trouble finding their instructional style?

"WIIFM" Principle (Whats in it for Me) is a terrific way to think of this process. As a clinical instructor, I plan to tie-in my student's theory instructions through an assignment that requirs them to email me one concepts that excited or challenged them during the lecture. When they get on-site, our goal is to better understand what challenged them. I am hoping this activity will motivate my students by having an individualized goal for each clinical shift. When they accomplish THEIR goal, then they can truly feel progression towards their career goals.

I try to get my students involved by asking a question and then have them share what they believe is the answer.

Introductions are a great way to break the ice. Students and instructors share interesting facts about themselves; sometimes with “bragging rights”. Being able to engage in communicating similarities, and differences helps to put ones ideologies into perspective. Introductions are a great tool for expression, listening and the beginning of understanding individuality, as it assists in appreciating what everyone has to offer concerning learning. Are introductions beneficial to learning? -TWB

It can take a few seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. Your students form an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, your speech, and how you are dressed. Your attitude is subconsciously evaluated in as much as your attentiveness is. The key to a good impression is to present yourself appropriately. This is demonstrated in how well you “blend in with” your surroundings. A winning smile is highly recommended, as it can conceive a notion of comfort between student and instructor. Moreover, our candor and confidence can present as an ideal of ease in the transference of knowledge. This can help the students feel as though they are getting “their monies worth of formal education”. -TWB