Although all of these suggestions with the use of color and music seem wonderful. My director is old school and relies heavily on the use of a chalk board. Although I would love to decorate the room with posters and charts, how do I get my director to agree to that? Next class, I am going to play some music for them and see how they react.

Is the best way to interac with the students and be able to know the level of learning.

Is The best way to learn how to deliver new information and know the diferet students in class.

I particularly enjoyed this part of the module because I always challenge myself to keep learning. At the beginning of each course that I teach, I share the following quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Every man is my superior at something and in that, I learn of him." I explain to the class that we all come from diverse backgrounds and have different life experiences. I let them know that we all have something to offer and that I expect to learn from their thoughts and life experiences. I believe sharing this line of thought encourages students to speak up and also opens them to the idea of learning from one another. Jan

I like all forms of testing. On every test I give I will have one or two essay questions. I do this so the students can express their own thoughts about a subject.

I ask questions in medical form first. Then class explains the answer in medical form. If I see that a student still doesn't get the information I will put it in their terms.

I use instrument identification games with my students

I play instrument games with my class

In my Career Management & Business classes, I take diverse learners one step further to understand diversity. I wrote it on the white board in large letters. I explained the definition of diversity and the reason why not all being the same is okay. I let the student talk about differences in race, ethnicities, cultures, appearances, and economic conditions. When I incorporate this discussion, I find the students are more tolerant of differences with even advanced students being more tolerant of slower learners or learners with LD's. The more advanced students were even receptive to tutoring or providing supplemental explanation. As a result, the more advanced were motivated by their gained respect from their knowledge and the other students grew in confidence from the support of their peers.

This chapter had good information. A real eye opener.

The Module "Instructor Competencies" was really helpful. Really enjoyed and will use what I have learned.

During my first Module of teaching, I was somewhat nervouse, but over came before the end of class. I really enjoyed this module "Meeting the Class for the First Time".

I strong agree with having Technical, Professional and Personal competence in order to help our students successed.

I have used this technique. Through my observations, a higher level of quality participation occurs. Group members are very cognizant of the peer review and strive to produce in timely and effective manners. The work product of the group is not completed by two or three students. The group members realize the accountability to the instructor and the group itself.

I feel having good eye contact outside of the classroom is extremely effective. The hallways are a great means to continue developing relationships with previous, current and future students. I present a friendly and welcoming facial expressions to acknowledge the students are important to me. They feel respected in and out of the classroom.

Learning styles of students and instructional styles of teachers are important aspects that needs considerations in teaching. These are big challenges on the part of the teacher. Firstly, the teacher must be adept in implementing the instructional style he/she is going to use. Secondly,teachers should not just use any instructional style for the sake of variety, but rather use an instructional style that would maximize the achievement of the learning goals set. Example; in teaching skills to be learnt, the best instructional style for me is demonstration. Role play for me is excellent when demonstrating attitude/affective domain in learning.

One of the skill that a instructor must and should pose is classroom management. As instructor's how does one continue to keep control of the classroom?

Just about everyone has goals, however, as an instuctor when it comes to the students I think that it is very important to make sure that they are given the essential tools needed to help them achieve their goals. Most students say that the the reason they decided to come to college is so that they can provide a better life for them and their family. If instructor's take the timeout to remember and keep in mind that they were once a student at some college with those same goals as the students they have in their classroom now, then maybe they would continue to work harder to help the student to be successful.

Just like the first day on any job, one is going to be a bit nervous. As an instructor's we have to keep in mind that this is a new experience for the student's and they are as just as nervous. I think a really good way to break that barrier is to come to class early and stand outside the door and welcome and greet the students before they even enter the class room. Also while giving everyone a chance to get settle in, start a conversation about the weather or some hot topic that made the news. This always seem to work and the students don't seem so nervous about being in a new place for the time.

I think that as an instructor it is very important to understand and realize that no two students are alike and they all have different ways of learning. Getting to know what each student's form of learning method is and how each one retain the information plays a major part as to how well the student will do for that course.