preparation is the key to presenting a lecture that will address the course objectives.

As a substitute, and new teacher, I am having a hard time not taking personally the low attendance on the days I am there and the people that leave early. I try to be interesting and encouraging but feel frustrated that the students don't seem to take their own education too seriously.

We find out each students learning style in their first course which enables us to use the information to educate them better. It works well when you can divide into groups by learning style.

one thing I like to do is poll the students and find out what they want to get out of the course and anything that is not covered in the course out line I try to add it when it is applicable

No matter how my students learn, I always have them explain to me what they did. I feel this reinforces what they did, and gives them confidence in their ability to do this task the next time. As for teaching to different types of learners, it is my job to find out how they learn best and to educate them from there.

I am rather new to teaching and have had no previous affiliation with career schools or online teaching. My professional and scholastic experiences have centered around traditional academia. So for me, the most difficult bit of teaching at a career school is the idea that I need to serve as a "cheerleader" to my students. I have no problem doing it and I am beginning to better understand this role, but I must confess that I am having difficulty shaking my previous experiences in which it was my responsibility to go to class and participate. My former teachers were always interested in the whereabouts and academic progress of students, if one elected to stop coming to class and turning in assignments, that, while frowned upon, was fine. It was the students decision. As a career school teacher, I feel like fulfilling the role of "motivator" almost steps over boundaries that I never felt teachers should cross. Has any one else grappled with this issue?

sometimes it helps to compare the material to something the learner knows. so the can get a better understanding.

Make sure the students know what is expected of them the first day.

Always be prepared for lectures and demonstrations, so time is not wasted.

you can help a student, but make sure they do it on thier own so they can learn the material.

Participation at what level?

The mood for the class is set on the first day. I have found that if the students know what to expect, as the should, through a good presentation of the objectives of the course. The students participate more and over all accept what they are learning better if they know why they are learning it and what the methodology is going to be.

I am a believer in the four styles of learning, have the students read about the subject, give a lecture on the subject, show them how to do the subject, and then let them do the subject.

I talk to students about the value of creating a Mnemonic hook. Any gimic to remember a term or sequence can be a great tool. I still remember Ohm's Law and the resistor color code from these tricks.

I complete most if not all the events listed during the first day, but I have been doing so in a slightly different order, is that acceptable? Also sometimes I have students that are so gravely concerned with a course item that I will skip foward to what that may be for a breif discussion to ease their concerns so they are not distracted by them. Is that advised?

An introduction tool that I have found works well for design / photo students is to create a montage from magazine images. This is to show past experience, present goals, and future ambitions. Then each student presents his or her work. This way all get to know each other - and it helps shy designers / photographers to talk in front of a group.

I have always been biased against Computer based learning inasmuch us I do not see my teacher in person and I communicate through an "impersonal" computer. After this class , I realized that I was wrong since I actually enjoyed and learned from this experience.As pointed out , it enhances retention , learner can pace self through the instruction repeating or skimming as needed.Thank you.

During the first day of class, the instructor must carefully discuss the policies which students must follow. I firmly believe on the importance of this. Guidelines on student actions and behaviors are established . One of this is showing respect by paying attention and actively listening to the teacher or any student. The teacher must maintain order and be in control of the class as part of his role as a manager and leader (some undesirable situations - teachers allowing students to talk at the same time , sleeping inside the classroom ,unprofessional conduct ,inappropriate behavior ,disrespect , foul language etc.). When teachers are not consistent with the implementation of rules and policies inside the classroom , chaos and disorder can set in which is no longer conducive for learning.

We will either select or be assigned a textbook for our course. Either way we must be familiar with the contents and delivery of the text in order for it to be an effective teaching tool.Unfortunately,for someone like me who teaches Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-nursing students , situations arise when books assigned to me are too complicated and difficult for my students to understand. When I start teaching the class I really have no option but to use the assigned textbook .The ideal situation therefore would be for the instructor to be the one to select the appropriate textbook with clear and simple explanations. I hope to get reactions and others to share their experiences.

When working back to back with another instructor, Preperation Is always a key factor in success as well as consitancy.