As an instructor, the Pygmalion effect will be great if you use it in a positive way. Telling the class today's lecture will be interesting, the exercises will be fun, achieving a higher wpm in typing gives them better opportunities when they start looking for a job, etc. When I group students, I make sure that there is always a student who would be positive enough to help the other students in the group. Giving positive comments encourages students to have a positive outlook regarding that module. They arrive to class excited with what that day will bring. What new ideas they will learn, what new skills they can apply that will get them ready to work. All these helps motivate for the students to come to class.

I love color and I love music. I try to wear a hint of red on Mondays because I believe I will start my week on a cheerful tone. I wear colorful scrubs to wake up my students and set a happy mood. Students notice the different colors that I wear. They say it brightens their days. I use different colors to correct homeworks and tests so they do not feel bad if they make a mistake. I would seldom use red pen to mark their work. I would even put a smiley face if they get a 100%. Anything just to brighten their day. I love music. I would like to have music in the classroom because I know students will do better if there is a background music that will reduce stress on a very busy day.

A teacher who believes that she has to know all about the subject matter would have difficulty in class. There are a lot of things to learn from the students. The new technologies make it a lot easier for students to research on the subject matter. I enjoy the discussions and sharing if students want to add new information during discussions. I always tell my students that they are lucky to have all this new technologies because it helps expand their knowledge at the convenience of their home or classrooms. Also, students do not get bored because they navigate thru different topics and also prepare them to be resourceful people when they are out there in the real world. I encourage students to open the Medicare, Medicaid, and other websites so they can get the latest updates. Students can be creative. It makes the class more fun and interactive with the new ideas students bring to the class.

from my experience in teaching in medical field , best method is to use more than one methods of teaching during your module and try to keep students exceited all the time to get a good result .

I struggle with "how" best to present the material...I show the students via an LCD projector and they follow along and then assign homework...any suggestions on how to better facilitate the learning?

I have students work in groups of two on assingments to review patient chart notes and abstract the key words to choose the correct diagnosis for each patient. But I would like some help in this area.

Most of my class sizes are very small from 3-8 students. It is hard keeping them all motivated. Anyone have any tips?

Yes it is true that we have less time now and seem to be covering the same amount of material. I must say that the best way to cover the material in the time frame is to be as organized as possible. Pre writing the days schedule on the board at the end of the day for the next gives the student a head start on what we will be expecting of them. Hopefully they will review the material the day before so the time can be used as effectively as possible.

What are some techniques to use with students that consistently answers open and closed questions incorrectly? The student tries very hard but usually is in left field with some of the answers. What do you suggest?

Would assessing skills by discussion as a group work in the medical diagnostic field? It demands everyone's participation because the technical or skill time is total participation per student, and by group assessment via discussion, all students benefit with what to do, and what not to do to perform the skill. Benefits are learning the equipment, improving hands on skills as well as learning protocols for exam. please comment as to whether or not this is set up for failure for students who are for example "shy". Sarah

I have not yet begun teaching, my question is, can we as a group in class (instructor and students)observe individual students while scanning, assess or critique how they are developing cardiovascular ultrasound skills? Or am I setting a student up for failure if they are not grasping concepts as quickly as others? Can this technique be used early in the laboratory (level 1) as opposed to later (Level 4), or vice versa? I view this technique as steps toward peer review and career relationships, working alongside a physician. Sarah

I think in order for the students to stay focus on your discussion is first you as a teacher have to assessed first their knowledge of the subject, some students might not be interested because they already know that subject matter. Is there anything else you might want to add on this topic?

During class room observations I have noticed a lack of white board usage, especially with question and answer. I now understand why I see this as an issue, I am a visual learner, white boards can be used as a visual tool as well as a support tool. Motivation towards participation for those students lacking, praising the student with a correct answer as well as confirming the correct answer, to "take notes". I also see the board as a tool for students to write their answers, discuss all answers, get involved. Sarah

I always wanted to know is it regional or is nationally accepted to address students by their first name or last name?

When working with a student that is a bit slow on catching on to the subject, I find that my focusing on their strenghts helps them to improve all around. They find the subject more interesting and ask more questions.

be prepared stay focused just try no excuses PG respect all think positive no hating or snithching rules are subect to change at any time!

I agree with everything this course covers. Motivation on the collegiate level is one of the most important factors today. Of course there are many outside factors, such as life, that can keep todays students down and unproductive. Touching out and providing relevant examples has always worked for me. Students can relate and see that they process many of the same problem solving skills to get over these hurdles. They just need a kick-start to get out of it.

I have students doing a project in groups of 3, they do research create a powerpoint and also 2 page report and they split the work between the 3 of them and also one leads the project and delegates to the other students. They practice teamwork and the information to present in class.

creating assessments befor, during, and after while teaching a unit is very effective. before the unit being taugh, assessment of the students allow the teacher to know what the student already know and therefore aids the teacher to focus their lesson plan around what the student needs to know, during the teaching of the unit it is also important to assess the student to insure the level of comprehension and understanding of the subject being taught and lastly, assessment after the unit allows the teacher to know how well the student learned the infomration.

The teacher and student work together to assess the student’s knowledge, what she/he needs to learn to improve and extend this knowledge, and how the student can best get to that point.