As educators, we have all lived lives through our careers. We strive to train the newest in our field to perform at the highest levels to ensure that our craft does not die.

I am currently an instructor at the LCB and I relate my success to my inspirational chefs from LCB Pasadena. I am an alma mater an directly attribute my success to my teachers who offered personal and business advice taking time out of their lives to inspire me

As teachers, we must be very patient and tolerant to people in all walks of life. We are educators who lead by example both in our careers and our personal lives. I have always learned to never judge a book by it's cover. And that everyone in life has a story. If we are kind enough to listen and interpret before we didactically try to instruct, our students have a better chance at success.

I favor the idea of the student having security during the learning experience.

I learned a great deal of valuable information in this course

I have always given daily quizzes in my classes in all different formats. I never thought of them in terms of providing a sense of security to my students. I think it is important to help them believe in themselves. Alot of my students are coming from unfortunate situations and very porr educational backgrounds so the thought of excelling in college is already difficult for them to see themselves doing. I was happy to read that my instructional methods can also add to their sense of knowing they can do what I require of them.

Sometimes no matter how much inspiration, engagement, or motivation we have...a few students lose interest. However, we must connect with them on a personal level as well. Often times it is not because we are not good instructors. It is easy and common for life to bring us down. These students often rely on us as mentors as well as instructors. Therefore, our roles become increasingly important. Remaining proactive about education and showing genuine care often promotes a healthy relationship. Regards, Amber Cochran

Good points to remember about students. It was a good refresher. Sometimes we forget to take the age diversity into consideration when teaching a course.

I really like this spin on the group activity. I plan to utilize it by putting students into pairs (and changing the pairings up each day) before lecture and presenting a critical thinking or reflection question to enhance learning. I find this technique so valuable because my students will have the opportunity to listen to other points of view and learn to negotiate how to present their answers. It also provides an opportunity for reinforcement.

As an instructor, it is important to rememeber that all students learn differently. It is important to learn to conform and change accordingly. Every student learns differently.

every instructor/teacher has a different way of motivating their students mine is to show excitement for the course

letting your students know that everybody has a starting point and it may be at the bottom and its ok to start there I started at the bottom now look where I'm at now

showing your students that your excited about a topic will also get them excited and also pointing out the good points as also their bad points and complimenting on the good get their confidence up

this course is just an defined dogmatic discourse of the basic common sense techniques I already employ in my dealings with the diverse eccentricities I deal with amongst my pupils. Maintaining my motivation is easy, as I enjoy what I do; therefore delivering enlightening dialog daily is delightful as I am the ultimate instructional facilitator!

It appeared to be a boring class, but one that was required: "Learning to enjoy literature". The first day we sat there --quiet, reserved, stoic-- waiting for class to begin. "Let's get started", boomed the long haired man as he jumped up on a chair to take attendance. And so it began! He loved teaching and he loved literature. He instilled that fire in us and it wasn't long before we were swept up in his enthusiasm. The classes kept getting better, but all too soon--it was over. I'll never forget that motivation factor and the best class I ever took. Thanks Prof.

The majority of my students are adult learners and are extremely motivated, enthusiastic, and constantly challenging. These students are actually more critical of themselves upon completion of an assignment than I am. They realize the importance of their actions and the consequences it will have in the work force.

Changing the delivery method and actively engaging each student on some level will every day more interesting for both the student and the teacher.

An important concept for all instructors is our ability to mold ourselves in the classroom. Every adult learner is different; therefore, it is important that we are able to conform to a number of learning styles within the classroom so that a variety of students can learn from the resources and materials available. The offers students a more comfortable and suitable learning environment. Amber Cochran

For some instructors motivating students is a "hit or miss proposition!" On some days the instructor is vibrant, enthusiastic and interesting. On other days the instructor is slow, losing the train of thought and poorly informed. An excellent instructor must be like and actor, giving a performance of "Hamlet." He must study his lines, know his cues, and when to involve the audience, (the class.) All of this goes into motivation. And the motivation emanates from the individual student or class itself. The instructor acts as fuel, buring bright, or just an ember after the fire has died down. He may be an ember, and then catch fire again, bringing brightness and warmth to the subject.

Students are similar to a blank slate. What the instructor writes on the "slate" is essential to the learning, interest, and enthusiasm the instructor can generate in the student for the course he or she is taking. The student's motivation comes from within, while the instructor acts as a catalyst, generating further interest in the information, and the student's progress.