Barry Westling

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Beverly, Sometimes adjustments are needed and hopefully there are individuals in your institution designated to address them. Until then, I always try to identify what is most critical or essential material and try to make sure that gets covered at the least. I can then fan out wioth more as time allows. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Eleana, This is perhaps among the simplest yet most effective methods to reengage distrated students. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Lynette, The cool thing about involving students in group discussions is they usually have to think more about what they have to say. When their thoughts are centered around course material, we've suddenly discovered an effective way to engage students. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Tavia, Sure, in most medical-related careers, multiple sense are integral to the learning process. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Carmella, Great example. I'm sure anyone completing an exercise like this would soon leran to be in tune with their surrondings. But also a great illustration of the power of multiple senses in learning. Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Eleana, Verey true. I have seen instructors use media they were not familiar with anad it did not set well with students. Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Joshua, Good. It's true, the "get-it" quotient has to be there for students to truely understand, apply, and use the information taught in most courses. Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Beverly, Great. Confidence, along with knowledge and skills, and perhaps an ability to be critical thinkers will help them both in work and in their personal lives. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Tavia, Instructors who use a journal benefit in multiple ways, the biggest being self discorvery and improvement in their teaching skills. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Gail, Perfect! Many instructors benefit by self continuous quality improvement by use of a teching journal. Good perspective. Barry Westling