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Derick Cornelius
Derick Cornelius

never speak over your students' head

reality relations..they must relate to what you are teaching
Derick Cornelius
Derick Cornelius

Frist impressions

First impression are important....be careful how your day begin and what you bring into the class that day
Derick Cornelius
Derick Cornelius

syb

is it ok to list all homework assignments on syb
Derick Cornelius
Derick Cornelius

instructional style

be careful because instructional style if very important
Kim Trewhitt
Kim Trewhitt CHEP

Overcoming Practical Barriers

I teach Anatomy & Physiology and I have such a limited amount of time to get a vast amount of information to the students that I am not sure how to implement activities without leaving out important material in my lectures. My lectures are very active (I don't just talk behind a desk) and I try to engage the students as best I can but I just wish I had a little more time for some "fun" learning interaction. Any suggestions on short active learning strategies?
Felicia Miller
Felicia Miller

Meeting those students for the first time

My first time having a group of students I tend to fell just as uneasy as them. Upon entering the class I remind myself what my objective is. I want the students to have a synopsis of the course. Then I begin with notes and explain my notes focusing on key words that they would need to know for their quiz the next day>
Yolanda Alovor
Yolanda Alovor

Varied Delivery

As instructors, we should try to ensure that we vary our approach and teaching style.
Yolanda Alovor
Yolanda Alovor

First Day of Class

I appreciate the information in this course related to first day procedure. This is undoubtedly the most important day of the term as the instructor sets the foundation for his or her class.
Sabrina Robinson
Sabrina Robinson

Importance of using the Syllabi

The importance of using the syllabi and following it is a goal that I try to set every quarter. The reason simply is because students follow it. They expect you as the instructor to follow it. I think it helps prepare them in advance regarding what and how the agenda will be for every class session. We hold students accountable and constantly preach responsibilty. So why not, students should hold instructors accountable as well for our responsibilities as an instructor.
David Naylor
David Naylor CHEP

Support

Teachers must do all they can to help students who want to learn succeed.
David Naylor
David Naylor CHEP

Success Stories

Success stories generate positive energy which can be shared by everyone.
Charles Little
Charles Little

How much should be used

How much of my work experience be talked about in class?
Charles Little
Charles Little

Where should a problem student be placed

Student that are capable of doing the work with not much direction dont really like to be put in a group with students they feel arent trying to be apartof the lesson or activity, where should the problem student be placed
Ava Tyndall
Ava Tyndall

Storytellers

Why are some instructors very good lecturing? They have the ability to be strong story tellers. This helps keep the students attention, and the instructor will relate the material being studied to an event or story that has taken place in the instructors life. This helps with attention of the students and retention because of the content being expressed in story mode.
Ava Tyndall
Ava Tyndall

Overview and Requirements

Why is an overview and requirements very important on the first day of class? The overview will give the instructor a short overview of the course which can be used as a guide when lecturing and help the student in seeing what material will be covered during the course. In addition, an overview will help with discussion of the course goals and objectives, help define your expectations for the students participation, and it serves as a basis for evaluation in the course.
Kimberly DiPietro, RN
Kimberly DiPietro, RN

Active Learning

Adults need to be actively involved in the learning process.
stacy rossi
stacy rossi

testing

One thing I have learned that everyone does not test the same. For some it comes easy, and for some it comes so hard they make them selves sick.
stacy rossi
stacy rossi

Questions

I like to get the students involved and ask them what kind of questions would they ask if they were giving a test and discuss and role play before making up a test to give.
stacy rossi
stacy rossi

class perticipation

I make every student know from the first day of class that they will have to perticipate in class for a grade. By the end of class the students are glad they participated. It got them out of their shell, they made new friends and starting to make better grades in other classes.
Sabrina Robinson
Sabrina Robinson

Professionalism

I have been teaching for over 4 years now and professionalism is so important. I agree that we as instructors must be an example for our students. Students are watching everyday to see how we are going to react to certain situations. We constantly teach them about soft skills in class however when we are not in the school environment they are constantly still watching. Professionalism is important everywhere we go.