What would be the best strategy to employ for a group of young students who do not have much industry experience?

Depending on the particular industry, using a mixture of delivery methods is important to get the message across. I find that in my industry these 3 particular methods (demonstration, problem solving,& video tapes) gets students excited and foster a question and answer session at the end of the class.

I really like to use things like YouTube, and small video clips into my lectures to engage the students. I have found that if I can incorporate some of these things into my lectures, I can hold their attention for a bit longer. Field trips or volunteer events are also a big thing that get the students excited to learn. Are there any websites in particular that anyone uses for their classes?

The hardest thing for me to do is allow my students the right amount of time to think through the question I have just asked. I want the pace of class to stay brisk, so I struggle to give them the time they need to respond. Should I plan less for each class to allow the proper amount of time for them to respond?

How do you handle a student that thinks he/she knows the topic better than you and maybe does?

Case study lectures work well within the nursing field. They provide a scenario of a patient and allow critical thinking stills of students to be activated. Time can be varied for case study lectures to accomodate for the time available.

Preparing for a class is vital for it's success. Having organization will set a positive role model and show that you are prepared to teach the class. This will gain your student's respect and set them at ease with the course.

It is important to have a clear syllabus for the course. It provides valuable information to aide in the success of the student. It will also benefit the instructor by keeping them on task and being able to prepare for class.

I find that being the instructor I need to be very aware of my own professional demeanor especially on the first day. I need to make sure I am in my scrubs since we are a medical college, and that I am adhering to the same dress atire that I am requiring of each of my students. I should be willing to abide by each of the rules that I am asking of them. Besides, being on time and some of the things I mentioned, what are some other ways I may be able to improve my first day impressions?

It is important to continously motivate the students. Some students face emotional turmoil on whether they can or cannot complete the course based on their home life situation. Many students are single parents that face issues financially, emotionally and physically. It is imparative to know the students needs and motivate them in reaching their goals in the face of diversity.

When I have a new course start, or the first day, I like to hand out the syllabus, classroom rules and any other pertinent information necessary for the course. I then like to take a few minutes to introduce myself so my students have a better understanding of who I am and what they can expect from me. After that, as a bit of an opener I have the students join in by telling everyone just a few sentences about themselves. It shows interest on my part, and I think allows the students to become more comfortable with each other. I would really like to hear some ideas other people might have about their first day rituals.

I often use things like games, videos, and hands on learning in addition to my lectures. Not everyone is someone who learns through lecture so if I can combine some different formats, I think it may help them to learn better as a whole. What are some ideas you may have to help keep the interest of the students,especially during some of the subjects that may be more difficult to understand?

I have found that it takes many different ways to keep the students focused on lecture. Some of the ideas I have come up with are to compare some of the more complex ideas, to everyday situations the students may experience. I also have brought some creative activities to class to bring some hands-on learning for students who may learn better that way. For reviews, I have played things like jeopardy to try and create a fun environment. I think those things really help pick up the attention of the lessons. Do you have any other suggestions on how to pick up a slow subject? I am always looking for new ideas!

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Hi class, In an online environment, it is different than a traditional class setting when it comes to groups. In this setting, you have to assign students to the group, which I do by time zone so that it is easier for them to work together; however, there are those times when I will get a couple of students that will not participate in the group, but get upset because they are not getting full credit. If lowering their grade for lack of participation does not work, and sending over an alert does not work, how can we get the non active student engaged?

As I have reflected upon the information and our discussion, it made me think about teaching online and having smaller classes with 5 or 6 students. The problem that I have noticed is that in smaller online classes, the students are not as active as they are in larger classes. Meaning that they do not participate in discussions highly. When this happens, I usually start to send out reminders each day that in an online class we learn from participating with each other in discussions. I have had some students feel that this is too direct. Other than telephone calls and reminder messages, what other ways do you think that we can get student more engaged in discussion in an online class?

I am a new instructor and while comfortable with my content and subject matter, I find it challenging to learn how to instruct, navigate the day to day needs of each student as they arise and still uphold the academic rigor that I feel is necessary to make competency in the subject matter the number one priority. This is especially relevant in the attitude of the expectation of instant gratification that is prevalent among students of all ages today. I would greatly welcome advice on this topic.

One of the most difficult things to teach my students is critical thinking. I have discovered a much better definition of critical thinking which will enhance my teaching of this important subject matter. I teach criminal justice, government, and a personal improvement course. I would like to be directed to a source where I can discover more analytical thinking exercises.

We now work in long blocks of class periods (4 hours), and while I have found the need to take frequent breaks (at least 1 per hour), I often see students who remain in their seats, pull out their phones, etc., while the rest attend to bathroom or smoke breaks. With all the recent studies on exercise vs. sitting too long and the mental benefits of physical exertion, I'm tempted to institute a policy to at least stand up or walk around during breaks. Thoughts?

In culinary we use active learning through demonstration and practical application. Our students truly learn best by seeing and doing. This reinforces the techniques of cooking/baking. As a Chef, our professional industry experience helps us to train future cooks and chefs better.