On the day before the test, make sure you communicate to your class the subjects to be tested on and other expectations.

As an instructor you have to be comfortable with the subject and know all there is to know about because students will test your knowledge on it . So how i do it is i study and look over notes and tests and review myself on entire subject until i know it well.

I think the first day is the most important day for the students, I let them know what we will be doing the whole course with a daily planner and this sets the pace , then we talk about rules and regs. and how i follow rules everyday and i will set an example for them and continue this from day 1 to day 15 .

I found that a daily planner works well for me because i do the same thing every course and i have become very comfortable with this and i give a handout to class on first day and then i write it on board everyday . this way there are no surprises and the students are very comfortable with this .

My biggest goal in class is to get my student involved in class on the first day . I feel that if you break the ice and start asking them simple questions from day one it sets the pace for the entire course.

I want my students to remember the important things we discuss. My test questions reflect this.

It's important not to let the same students answer all the questions. Make sure you call on the entire class to answer questions or add to discussions.

I use DVD's from different sources containing interviews with professional music business people. When some of the most successful people in the business tell my students what I have already told them it deffinitely sets the hook.

It helps me break down the coarse content more and have it there more when needed but a fondation to fall back on.

The first day of a course is my favorite day. I get to meet new students, and try new ways of outlining my course. I also get to hear different questions about my course each time.

Do you find that some of your students are a blend of learning styles rather instead of just one style? By using a varity of presentation styles it will help you to tune into what the best 1st and 2nd choise style that works for each student.

I enjoy essay test because the test introduce students to the importance of writing outside of the english classrooms.

These exams are a telltale sign of many learning styles and shortcomings.

I am a chef instructor who has reached an impass with my students and their responsibility in reading their assignments. I have tried to give homework that would make them read the required material, only to have students complain about the homework. When I explained that the test results for this course have been a concern and the best way for them to process information they have read is to write a short paper about it, well you would have thought that I asked them to swim the English Channel in Winter. I have also looked at the exams and developed new exams and though their are some questions that could be construed as a little far and wide of the subject; overall the contact is correct accurate and all covered in the chapters assigned. I have also appealed to the students telling them that the content is very detailed and though we go over content in class using power point presentations, lectures and demonstrations they still need to read assigned chapters in order to pass the tests. Please if any one has any thoughts or ideas, I am all ears. Phil

When I get a new student in my classroom I always try to find out what kind of student is he/she but for some reasons is hard for me to distinguish between visual learner and auditory learner. I will appreciate your suggestions.

I think knowing how a student learns will help the instructor a great deal relating the course information. Also, it helps the instructor to create a variety of activities to keep the class interesting.

When you are presenting subject matter to the class,if some do not understand what you are giving them, you have to try to be aware of the "I dont understand" look that comes over their face, and get them to question what you said. We, as instructors, are not mind readers, but, we usually can tell is a student is not getting it. We have to get through to the students that it is ok to ask questions when the do not understand what the instructor has just laid before them.

All the information in this module has been really good for me, on learning how to handle questions and answers from students

A performance test at the end of each clinic would be benificial to determine each students true abilities.

You can never be too prepared!!!