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Paul Rocque
Paul Rocque CHEP

Learning Styles

I find that the new generation of students starting school (culinary and pastry) for the most part have little desire to take on their reading assignments. They do enjoy all the hands-on work we do in class. How can I get my class to do the necessary assignments that will in the end, help them understand the big picture? Keep in mind, most of these students are straight out of high school.
Daniel Czelatdko
Daniel Czelatdko

Keeping Lectures Interesting

The use of different approaches for lectures helps keep the students interested and better focused. The use of youtube, mini demonstrations and short movies intermixed with lectures helps the subject to be better assimilated by the students.
Allen Calhoun
Allen Calhoun CHEP

lossing touch with the industry

I think that refining our teaching abilities is very important, that being said we must never lose touch with our industry and the things that will make our students sucessfull.
Dana Jackson
Dana Jackson

How to get uninterested students interested?

How could I get uninterested students interested?
Leslie Keffel
Leslie Keffel

Lectures

Lectures are critical components of class becuase they: 1) amplify 2) inform 3) associate and describe
Leslie Keffel
Leslie Keffel

Syllabus

Syllabus is essential for: 1) course over-view 2) course purpose and direction 3) course expectations and outcomes
Leslie Keffel
Leslie Keffel

Course content

Course content is critical for: 1) meeting course outcomes 2) meeting program outcomes 3) meeting student's expectations
Leslie Keffel
Leslie Keffel

Motivation

I beleive that motivation is the key to successful: 1) teaching 2) learning 3) overall student satisfaction
Mark Burroughs
Mark Burroughs

Varying the Instructional Approach

A varied approach is one that tries different methods in order to get to what is best for the students. Lecture, demonstration, discussion and so forth are all good. But, be flexible.
Mark Burroughs
Mark Burroughs

Subsequent Impressions

Making a good first impression is important. But, it is also important to continue this good start in subsequent classes. Students will benefit from such an approach.
Mark Burroughs
Mark Burroughs

Poor Environments

Even if the learning environment is not ideal, instructors need to be positive and persevere.
Mark Burroughs
Mark Burroughs

Special Problem Learners

Some students have special problems in learning. Instructors need to be sensitive about such situations.
John Perrin
John Perrin

Retention through carefull explaination!

I like to do what usually works well for everyone. Carefully explain each part, why it is required and how it works. I usually have retention rates in the high 80's and up. So, It seems the method works.
Nicole Combs
Nicole Combs

Name Tent

One of my favorite things to do to get a class going is Oragmi. I have students take an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. I tell them we are goint to do an art project. Everyone looks nervous. Then I have them do two folds (like a business letter). I then tell them they are done with the art project! It's a name tent! I pass out markers and have them decorate the "tent". Students love it.
Anthonia Okafor-Larmie
Anthonia Okafor-Larmie

ED103 Module 1

This an eye opener. I learnt a lot from this module. What do you think the the actual definition of learning syles is?
Lataunia Green
Lataunia Green

Student Centered Environment

In an online environment, it is important to establish an student centered online enviroment where student are the major participants in their learning, peers serve as their learning partners, and the instructor serves as the coach, mentor, and facilitator in the learning environment.
Eric Westra
Eric Westra

Visualize

Getting stdent to visualize what they are doing and to ask does this look right helps they do the task better. I show how to take things apart and then reverse the process to assemble it correctly.
Billy Raibourn
Billy Raibourn

Poster Board

I am an Instructor at Technical school and we have used Poster board that the students have drawn on of the impression or actual training they have preformed during class, after we have discussed their work it is placed around the room for new students use and it has worked out quit well for us as teaching tools and examples.
Stephen Kirk
Stephen Kirk

Use-ability, Creating Utility

Use-ability is a word I created to define content information that is set in a context that the students find useable. Information if you will that creates utility for them in some fashion. For example, telling students that they need a flash drive for a class is not as useable as showing them how to set their flash drive file system to create a useable archive of everything they need, created and delivered in all their classes.
Stephen Kirk
Stephen Kirk

Light-hearted Introductions

I really try to make the first class meeting, live or archived a jovial one. That is not to say that there is not a sense of conviction to the subject matter and my dedication to their learning. However, I think first classes are a delicate time when first impressions can mean the difference between persistence and lethargy.