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Ellya Edwards
Ellya Edwards

stay focused

I want to always be excited about teaching
Ellya Edwards
Ellya Edwards

ideas for keeping students involved

I like to hear about other instructors ideas
Ellya Edwards
Ellya Edwards

relating to the student

I think it is important to see the class from the students viewpoint.
Todd Kazenske
Todd Kazenske

Utilizing experience and passion

I strongly agree that utiling your passion and experience is essential to motivating your students. I use this method constantly to connect with my students.
Todd Kazenske
Todd Kazenske

Tactile Learners

In culinary, most students are tacilt learners and learn quicker through demonstration and practical application. if they see it, they can reproduce it.
Todd Kazenske
Todd Kazenske

Brigade Lineup

At le Cordon Bleu, we do a daily lineup of all students. This allows us to meet and greet our students personally one at a time. We also use this time to check uinform and personal hygiene standards.
Todd Kazenske
Todd Kazenske

re-enforcing training through practice

In culinary it's quite easy to motivate students through cooking. They attend college to learn the fundamentals of cooking and by encouraging them to practice,gives them the confidence to further their studies.
shobha mohammed
shobha mohammed

Adult learning

Adult students are really very motivated and they do understand their goal. But sometime I find adult students like to tell teachers what to do. For example they will start to talk their life experiences.
Olga Francois
Olga Francois

Limits to Extrinsic Motivation

I liked knowing that after a while extrinsic motivations can produce diminishing returns. I liked learning that they are to be used until a student can tap into his/her intrinsic motivation
Duanna Santos
Duanna Santos

Strong Personalities

How do you handle a student who tries to talk over your lecture because they have worked in this field before and think that their ways are better??
Daniel Gore
Daniel Gore

Rewards that don't really reward

This course opened my eyes to the idea that extrensic rewards like gift certificates, free meals,tokens, etc. for outstanding performance in a class may actually work against the student in the long run. I didn't think about what happens when the rewards go away, perhaps in some future class. I will concentrate more on the intrensic rewards from now on, combining them when the opportunity presents itself.
Andrew Skalski
Andrew Skalski

Taking what is offered . . .

Sometimes the students do not realize that what they need to succeed, in class or life, is right in front of them. The instructors do a good job of placing the info in front of the student and are wanting for them to absorb it.
LaTanya Singleton
LaTanya Singleton

Motivation is Key

I've found that motivation is a two way street. We are taught we must find what motivates our students, while in turn my students actually motivate me. When they get excited because they have had that "A-HA!" moment and when we start to dialect back and forth on certain topics, it shows me that they get it and that is what motivates me!
LaTanya Singleton
LaTanya Singleton

ReFocus

This section really helped me...because there are times when I start to wear out and get frustrated when I feel my teaching methods are being reached to the student. It usually happens towards the end of the term. But now I know I need to step back and refocus to get re-energized!
LaTanya Singleton
LaTanya Singleton

Setting the Stage

I've noticed that by us instructors setting the stage and starting the process, it automatically offers the students a sense of security as well as comfort. If we show we are concerned about them and their well being (ex. calling them when they miss class) they will be more active with their education.
LaTanya Singleton
LaTanya Singleton

Teaching to Various Ages

I've noticed that it's very important to ensure you are reaching all ages in your classrooms. Because of the fact that we are teaching in non-traditional classrooms...I find myself having to make sure I find that balance and sometimes I get going and forget until I look out and assess my class and see my younger students ok while my more seasoned students looking confused. Does anyone else come across this issue?
nancy rhomberg
nancy rhomberg

Teaching a male student of different cultures

This is a common problem in my location. many differen cultures with strong beliefs about women as there teachers. I can use suggestions regarding how to manange some of these problems
Lani Bayudan
Lani Bayudan

ED 102

great learning expirince
Lisa Bradley
Lisa Bradley

The Motivating Instructor

I do my best to speak with clarity and knowledge of my field. I strive constantly to motivate each student. I hope I always model a member of the dental field that my students can admire and emulate.
Lisa Bradley
Lisa Bradley

Building rapport

I found the verbal cues for building rapport very helpful. I make every effort not to embarrass or cause anyone to feel left out. In a lab setting this is usual not an issue since it is a smaller group of students, but in lecture, I appreciate the "script."