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Leadership

It   is very important that the leaders of today develop and understand the these skill for ourselves therefore we can be helpful to extend our knowledge to our students

Why Industry Knowledge Matters in Academic Settings?

To me, bridging the gap between industry and academia is essential because it plays a vital role in preparing future-ready professionals. A career-oriented education system benefits both sides: industries require job-ready talent, while educational institutions aim for their graduates to secure employment shortly after earning their degrees. Integrating industry expertise into the classroom not only enriches the learning experience but also aligns academic outcomes with real-world expectations. In that sense, teaching informed by industry practices can be considered one of the most effective approaches to education.

What is the most important aspect of professionalism?

I feel honesty and Integrity are two of the most important aspects of professionalism and leadership.

What are your thoughts?

Building Teams

What would be the best approach in introducing team building concepts to students?

Initiating Group Discussion

What are ways that a professor can effectively initiate group discussions?

Leaning how to communicate in professionalism

I would like to learn how to learn communication in professionalism as public speaking. 

any suggestions and advices

Trusted Adults

How can educators help students recognize and identify trusted adults in their school community?

Vicarious Trauma

Vicarious trauma is interesting to me.  I have never thought about the fact that those who work closely with people who are going through trauma and dealing with trauma can actually be experiencing trauma themselves.

Child vs. Adult

Some of the students that I work with in high school are over 18. They haven't graduated yet, but they are considered adults.  Are teachers still required to reposrt situations of students that are in unhealthy situations if they are already 18 years of age?  

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED

Reflecting on my learning in verbal and written communication, here’s what I’ve gained and how I plan to bring it into my classroom:

Clarity and Precision: I’ve learned the importance of being clear and precise in both my spoken and written communication. In my classroom, I intend to apply this by using straightforward language in my instructions, feedback, and presentations. I’ll make sure that my expectations and guidelines are communicated in a way that leaves little room for ambiguity, helping students understand exactly what’s required of them.
Active Listening: I’ve realized that effective communication involves truly listening to others. In my teaching, I’ll make it a priority to listen carefully to my students’ questions, concerns, and feedback. By actively engaging with their responses and addressing their individual needs, I can foster a supportive environment that values their input.
Professional Tone: I’ve learned the importance of maintaining a professional tone, especially in written communication, where tone can easily be misinterpreted. I plan to model this for my students by crafting emails, feedback, and announcements that are articulate, respectful, and firm when needed. This will help them understand the impact of tone and how professionalism can enhance clarity and mutual respect.
Adaptability: I’ve found that adjusting my communication style to suit different audiences is crucial. In the classroom, I’ll apply this by varying my communication approach based on the needs of my students. For example, with more complex concepts, I’ll use simpler language or analogies, while with advanced students, I might dive into more technical terminology. This adaptability will help make my lessons accessible to everyone.
Feedback and Encouragement: I’ve learned that constructive feedback should be balanced with encouragement. In my classroom, I intend to provide feedback that highlights both strengths and areas for improvement. By combining constructive criticism with positive reinforcement, I’ll support my students’ growth while building their confidence.

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IT: integration of technologies and learning

How have any of you integrated IT technologies with learning?

Teamwork: identifying, collaborating, assessing

Building teams is essential for humans. Unifying the talents of multiple people into a collective entity can identify issues, collaborate on solutions, and assess how effective the team managed to solve problems. 

Communication Skills

We learn how to communicate throughout life, as long as we are open to the consequences of good communication and bad communication. To be a better communicator takes practice and time. It takes listening and patience. It takes empathy and vulnerability. Oh, but the rewards! We get better personal relationships, better understanding of peers and colleagues, and a better understanding of oneself

Critical Thinking in Anatomy and Physiology

So much of A & P is conducive tasking students open ended "what if" questions. For example: "What if the patient is dehydrated? What IV solution should be administered?"

Incorporating such questions helps the student gain insight into the real-world applicability of the curriculum.

providing the environment

It is very important an an educator  that we provide the students with not only the environment that will allow the students to explore and develop their critical thinking skills but we initiate and provide the thought provoking ideas. This means that as the educator we need to utilize the language frequently so that the students can become a custom not only to the meaning of the words but it also triggers additional ways in which those terms can be used to provide thoughts. 

Message Boards EC101

Is anyone using Blackboard discussion board? If you are, how do you deploy in your class? Is it for tactical things like due dates, holidays, etc. or are you getting engagement on course material?

Evaluate Progress, Foster Financial Responsibility | Origin: EC134

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Evaluate Progress, Foster Financial Responsibility

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Comprehensive Curriculum with Resources and Materials | Origin: EC134

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Comprehensive Curriculum with Resources and Materials

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Learning Objectives and Teaching Methods | Origin: EC134

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Strategies for Teaching Finance to CTE Students --> Learning Objectives and Teaching Methods

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