Cheryl Cassiano

Teaching to numerous learning styles and having a holistic approach rather than standardized testing will be more inclusive and effective to all students. 

ESL students cannot be stereotyped into being illiterate when they may be multilingual and highly literate in other languages. It is important to know the student's home language to support them in their learning. 

Trying to be as inclusive as possible is key. Acknowledging both culture and race and taking them into consideration in the classroom will make the students feel part of the group. 

Knowing and understanding the point of view each student sees the world through is key to avoiding stereotyping and limiting their learning. 

I had a great professor that would incorporate various ways a question could be posed during the lecture (true/false, multiple choice, etc). He had a very distinctive accent, and I would literally hear his voice while taking the exam and remember the examples he gave in class. He emphasized important points in his power points in red, and then gave those variations on the ways that point could be seen on a test. He really made an impact and I'll never forget him or his teaching style. 

As I primarily teach clinicals, I agree that having prepared questions and having each student participate in some way is a great way to gauge their understanding of the material. 

I see students utilizing ChatGPT frequently to create practice questions. I worry that they will use it for writing papers or other assignments, thus, not doing the work themselves. It is important to include technology, as the younger students only know life with tech. 

trying to get students engaged may be challenging. But the more interactive, the more they will be motivated to participate. 

I know I need to go to bed earlier to increase my hours of sleep daily. I do a lot of walking for work, but not specifically to exercise. I'd like to make time to incorporate some outdoor time into my day for some fresh air and time away from work. 

It's important to address our own stressors so we can be effective in our jobs. There are many resources for stress relief and mental health.