When I am preparing my lesson plans for each class, I try to be aware of the different learning styles, and as much as possible I try to include at least one item in each lesson that will accommodate each learning style. for example, I might lecture on a topic (auditory), while I have a PowerPoint presentation showing (visual), have the students write a 1-minute paper on the topic (written), and then have them actually practice one of the skills presented (kinesthetic). Of course, this is made easier, in some respects, because I am a medical instructor, so there are always new skills we are learning or practicing.

Your students will know if you are prepared for class. You are the expert, so make sure that you are prepared for every class and ready to answer any questions that students may have. This will allow you to establish credibility and recieve respect from your students.

It’s hard not to, but we have to draw that thin line. The most effective way of dealing with a disability, after understanding it and what it takes to overcome it, is by getting to know the learner. Making the lessons relevant and addressing the material to suit their needs, while keeping in mind there always needs to be an answer to the question “what’s in it for me?” in the underlying theme. Knowing the learner and putting forth effort while truly trying and caring shouts volumes at a learner. But we should do this only as far as we can without crossing the line into ‘too much’ territory. Whether we become too involved in their personal lives or we empathize too deeply at our own peril, we must keep ourselves balanced between what’s best for all things considered.

Is active learning an essential component in a career college?

I have found that my 8am class isn't as lively as my night class. To get more student participation, I have found calling on students to answer questions keeps them on their toes. Also, having them get into groups to discuss information and present to the class helps.

I am a new instructor and I will be teaching an evening course which runs for 4.5 hours. Of course we will take breaks but this is a tremendous amount of time to fill. This is an Anatomy and Physiology course, however it does not include any sort of lab.....so basically it is all lecture. I like the idea of the 10-16 min mini lectures but even so I will need to find many ways to break up this block of time to keep the students engaged. I am open to comments and suggestions.

Asking "good" questions isn't simply a matter of the technique, but includes asking varied questions that bring out answers from students at different learning levels. I appreciated how the lesson brought this point out.

Much like many of you, I am a first time instructor. Although there is so much to learn from other instructors, I do believe that new instructors have something to bring to the table also. Having recently been a student, I try to reflect on what my intructors did to be effective teachers and incorporate those things into my classes.

I teach Audio so the subject material lends itself to Aural learners. Amazingly, I find that people who are aural learners struggle more than other students. I believe that different skills are better learned through different learning styles. The most successful students are able to integrate different learning style in order to learn material. For example, many students with excellent aural attention skills struggle with the technical aspects of the class. Students with strong kinesthetic technical skills struggle with more conceptual ideas. Basically I am suggesting that students must combine different learning styles in order to be successful. Certain skills are best presented through certain learning techniques.

Where do we find training on learning disab.?

It is very important to bring the text and profession together with real work examples.

How to score/grade groups?

How to deal with students who are falling s sleep.

I have found that it is a major challenge to incorporate the learning styles that I do not learn best from myself. I have a fear that students are thinking the same thing I would if I were in their shoes (which is not positive). However, after stepping outside of the box a few times it has become more and more comfortable and I have really improved how I deliver the materials in this way (as evidenced by course evals).

I have found that body language is a huge indicator of what is going on with the student. It is no big surprise that if a student seems to be zoning they will be unable to provide a response to your questions. I would like to know any ideas of how to bring them back into the discussion (many times it is their third class of the day and they are tired). Unfortunately, what I do doesn't always bring them back into the discussion- it has to be their effort as well.

Interesting Mod. This is the first time I am teaching a class and hope to teach it next term. I am making notes as to what works in my presentation but I can't stop the students from giving more attention to continually highlighting test questions in the book. I am at the half way mark in the class and was thinking about a discussion with the class on how/if they are learning. The exam scores are good. Should I be concerned about attention giving to highlighting if scores are good? I am more interested in making sure the students learn skills they can use at a job than just pass a test.

I'm a first-time instructor and I have a student in my class who doesn't always come to class and when he does, he has a poor attitude and makes negative comments. What are some effective techniques to use in this situation? I want to motivate him and make sure he doesn't bring anyone else in the class down with him.

The best way to get student motivated, give them something to disassamble, in class , to assamble back , better then it was before, get involed, on the whiteboard?

I have several students in my classes who are middle aged and are pursuing re-training for a different professional career. They tell me they are not sure what their learning style is. We should investigate how to help these students and provide testing to assess their learning styles to increase their chances of educational success. I always ask at the beginning of my classes about my students' learning styles so that I can tailor my instruction to meet their needs.

Learning a new career or even new material for that matter is a difficult task for most. Trying to learn with a disablity (a set back)can prove even more challenging. If I had a student just let me know what I could do for them as an instructor to help, I would give it my all just to be able to see them suceed.