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francesca augustine

the importance of credibility

it is very important that students be able to trust everything you say to them as an instructor. they are usually very disappointed if they find they cannot. unnecessary boasting only sets one up for ridicule. it is my experiencce that they are ususlly so thirsty for knowledge that they respect you so much and feel disillusioned when they find your information is deliberately incorrect.

Warren Russell-Smith

Delivering Course Contentâ€¦

I am looking forward to including all these methods into my class. Is there a particular order of the styles of deliverance that you should present your material in? Is there a proven/successful order of events?

Warren Russell-Smith

meeting class for the first timeâ€¦

I teach a class that has been together for around 6 months, so they are familiar with one another. is having them put names up on theirs desks a strange concept for them as they already know one another well. There are always some people in a class that are unwilling to open up within the classâ€¦ what is the best way to have someone become more involved and vocal?

Melissa Jordan

Lesson Plans

A well thought out lesson plan, that is layed out before class, is extrememly helpful in keeping the class moving at a good pace. It also helps make sure any important information is not missed that day.

Karen Swinhart

PowerPoints and Hands-on

The one thing I have done for my students is place stars on my PowerPoints, this lets them know what to study for the tests. They really seem to like this and it has worked for the past 3 sessions. I break my class into two parts. 1) Lecture and discussion and 2) hands-on techniques. This way I address all forms of learning.

Karen Swinhart

Enjoy what you do

I have been teaching for 19 years, and I still enjoy meeting all the students, teaching them new concepts and techniques. I use all different types of methodologies, and always remember not every student is going to learn at the same pace. They are all individual people.

Karen Swinhart

Taking the time to plan and prepare for class

If you take time to plan and prepare for a class, you don't feel rushed. I usually take a week or more to prepare and plan for a class. This allows me to be more creative and think of new ways to motivate the class. Even if I have taught the class before, I still try to think of new techniques to try.

Kester Candis

learning disabilities

students with learning disabilities sometimes need some extra time or extra added explanation of the lesson. I always encourage any of my students to see me for extra help if they need to.

Kester Candis

life experience and work related examples in the classroom

in all of my years experience I can think of no better way to learn that by example. hearing stories from instructos in the past and now relating as an instructor myself makes me realize how well this relationship helps on a situation to situation experience

Kester Candis

students groups

when putting students into groups this may sound silly but I sometimes have them countoff by two's. there is no bickering about who is on who's team it is strictly random

Kester Candis

moving around in the classroom

being comfortable in your classroom will make your students comfortable too

Hilary Lipscomb

Waiting 5 Seconds

When I first began teaching I found it very difficult to wait the 5 seconds after asking a question. Sometimes it still seems like a lifetime when I am waiting for a student to volunteer to answer a question. Each class is different, but it seems to be getting easier with time.

Jennifer Jackson

Students with Disabilities

I had a student who was legally deaf in both ears and could not read lips. It was difficult at first because I had to learn her language in order to communicate with her and provide her with the skills needed and knowledge pertaining to the class. I was doing this at the sametime of training the other students, but we all managed and learned something from eachpother.

Frank DELPIZZO CHEP

other considered

is amazing to see how a student who is reluctant to talk in class blossoms when told they can do the work. Giving them verbal postitive feedback adds to their confidence in themselfs.

Frank DELPIZZO CHEP

learning

it is good to get all kinds of learning types intergrated into your class

Frank DELPIZZO CHEP

classroom

visuals in the classroom: some classrooms simply do not allow use of posters or anything like that on the walls and the room set ups are very limited by the available type and quantinty of tables and chairs but still I am thinking about the idea of visuals. Maybe they can be made by students in some classes as part of the course. They would be temporary but still there and the students would be involved in their production. Anyone with experience here?

Frank DELPIZZO CHEP

the instructor

Iâ€™ve tried different techniques with challenging students to get the most out of them

Karen Swinhart

First class

The class I teach is the first class that new students are required to take. Since I am the first instructor the students will meet, I make sure all the students feel comfortable and welcome to the class. During the time of getting to know each other, I have each student introduce themselves. I walk to each students desk and welcome them individually.

Karen Swinhart

Being prepared = Students attention

Making sure that you have all the materials ready to go for class is something students appreciate. Being prepared and ready for class allows you to start class on time, so you don't waste the students time.

Karen Swinhart