Barry Westling

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Eleana, Sometimes an individual will have a blind spot that others can see but the individual cannot. I think this is where being willing to be open to improvement will advance the instructional skills of the instructor. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Joshua, Sure. I'll tell you, there's nothing like an enthusiastic instructor, accompanied by a pssion for a subject, with solid base of knowledge to share with their students. It's a winning combination. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Richard, Sure, when we're prepared, theres a confidence and anticipation that a good, solid dose of instruction is in the offing. That's a good place to be. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Carmella, Right. If we agree that students are our priority, then we have to do all we can to assist them, prepardeness the least of it. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Carlos, Yeah, it's said "we have one chance to make a good first impression". I think students want and need their instructor to be in control, have what they need, be ready and prepared, and be the helpful mentor to guide to suyccessful course completion. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Carlos, It true, doing all we can do prepare benefits students in so many ways. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Beverly, Your situation is unfortunate although I don't think it is uncommon. It is for this reason instructors must take time to plan, organize and ready their materials and lesson plans prior to class. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Larry, I think one of the hardest things to endure is having to sit through a lecture or some part of a lesson when the instructor appears unprepared or seems like they have no idea what they're talking about. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Robert, One thing is for sure, we cannot be effective instructors without being prepared and ready for every class session. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Lynette, Keeping the perspective you have will assure you will always have the students interests in mind, doing all you can to assist them, and be a significant and memorable resource to their education. Barry Westling