Barry Westling

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Brenda, For me, the student's "walk away learning" is what is most important. I try to evaluate to what degree my students measured up to my expectations for learning. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Brenda, I like pretests too. My planning always goes better when I have a enhanced understanding of my students prior learning. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Darcey, I too do previewing as an adjunct to preparing for the day's works. Although it takes a little extra time, I feel my students benefit in knowing what's ahead and to some degree, how to prepare for it. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Brenda, I agree. I think more media sources that are relevant helps students retain more of the essential and required material. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Cheryl, Well prepared leads to well positioned (for the work setting, and personal life). Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Travis, Students like field trips for many reasons, but most always benefit from them in terms of increased interest, enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

John-Howard, Very eloquently said. Yes, preparation and organization are intimately joined, each mutually beneficial of the other. Students recognize when time and effort has been put into class for planning, and that in itself helps promote respect and trust in the instructor and their intent. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Darcey, Prepared always helps make for more interesting classes while instilling confidence in the instructor and projecting competence to their students. Plus, when we are ready with all the information we want to share, that provides more opportunity to answer questions or conduct activities that reinforce the lesson material. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Murielle, Yes, information on status or performance helps students guage the reality of what is needed to make improvements or continue improvement and learning in classes. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Murielle, Great. Getting experiences that expand a students exposure to what they will encounter in the workplace creates more interest and readiness to move forard as a graduate, and also breaks up the routine of daily activities. Barry Westling