Instructional Delivery & Assessment

Public

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Stillman Whigham

student involvement

Ask all students ask a question. Then have another student answer the question.

CORY MATHIS CHEP

Real world problems

I have found that when I give the class a work packet that has real world problems from actual shops with cars that had these problems the students can see that they will be forced to try and solve problems that may not be in a diagnostic manual. This teaches them to look at the symptoms, analyze the information that is presented to them and try to come up to a single conclusion to help diagnois the problem. The students really seem to enjoy this type of brainstorming in their groups and it really shows how well they are getting the covered material.

Stillman Whigham

E-learing

Why not use e-learning to cover all three of the learing Styles

Lisa Batchelor

Delivery Methods

Entering the instructional arena for the first time will involve a lot of trial and error. After only two days of classroom instruction I can see the attention span of many of the adults is approximately 15-18 minues. Application on the visualization and tactile style of learning will be essential with students entering the medical profession.

Lisa Batchelor

Instructing for the first time

Although working in the field for 16 years, as a new instructor it will be very challenging to share the infromation in a format that will keep adult learners motivated. Patient education flows without problems; as they are interested in their well being.

James Lahaise CHEP

Mixing Tests

I think using different tests throughout the course would be most beneficial as it will cater to all types of students and their testing abilities.

Grace Mas

First Impression is Lasting.

When you walk into the class room, posturing, the way you dress , if you are sloppy this will give the student an impression that your are easy going and you can not command respect as an instructor. Your facial expression or the tone of your voice can alienate a student.

Grace Mas

Professional competence by enhancing skills in technology

I would like to request for lit, catalogs and references on how to enhance the technical skills of an Instructor.Knowledge of creating material for classroom use to motivate adult learning. I am handling a class the age bracket of my students are from 23 to 59 yrs. old

Lauren Thompson

Keeping Them Interested

You need to plan your lesson around the classes ability to pay attention. You can't please everybody but you need to keep everyone involved.

Lauren Thompson

Setting standards and expectations

It's always easier to give them some slack later. If you don't show your in charge you'll never be able to. Start out firm and if they deserve it you can lighten up.

Joseph Olivares CHEP

Delivering course content

Explain task at hand completely in class head out to lab an phsicaly perform the hands on task.

Joseph Olivares CHEP

First day in class

You only get to make a first impression once. Your relationship with your students develops very quickly and a poor first impression can lead to a student becoming de-motivated. It is the responsibility of the teacher to make sure that he/she is prepared right from the first moment.

Joseph Olivares CHEP

Class set up

I am directly responsible for setting up the classrooms under my range of influence. To properly prepare a class room, you must lay out tool boxes neatly within a designated work area. I must prepare a system for keeping expendable items stocked,and make sure appropriate training aids are in place. Lastly the classroom must be laid out comfortably as well as aesthetcally pleasing Reply

Michael Benfer

Learning styles...reading

I find many of my students don't want to read to find needed information in a technical manual. I have to use the threat of a grade deduction to force many to use a manual and to read a proceedure before performing a task. Does anyone have a tip on how to motivate these students to grab a manual and find the information on their own? I feel they are only using a manual because I'm grading them and when there's no threat of grading (when they enter the workforce) they'll just rush into the activity w/o reading the proceedure first.

Joseph Olivares CHEP

motivation

Being enthusiastic and energetic about your course content and informing the students "whats in it for them" acts as one of the best motivators!

Lauren Thompson

BEING PREPARED

IF YOUR NOT READY THE CLASS WILL FIGURE IT OUT AND EAT YOU ALIVE

Lauren Thompson

THEY DON'T LEARN IF YOU DO IT FOR THEM

YOU CAN SHOW THE HOW TO DO A TASK BUT UNTIL THEY DO IT THEY HAVEN'T LEARNED ANYTHING!

Tim Pope CHEP

Student Expectations

You covered your expectations on Day 1. On Day 3 a student disrupts the class with negative remarks towards another students questions. What do you do?

myron cross

If possible prep with previous instructor!

I have found it works well if possible to discuss what worked well and what did not with the instuctor from were your new class is coming from. If posssible allow yourself enogh time to adapt to your new class. Each class is a different melting pot of students from across the world. You have to take a different approche with each one. If you can get a little help from some one who has already done this it can go along way.

Tim Pope CHEP

Plan B

The Power Point projector went down. The training aid you were going to use broke. The students are going to sleep with your lecture that you thought would be entertaining. Do you have a Plan "B"?