Cynthia Terrell

Comment on Laura Hogins's post: 

Assess the lab in enough time to ensure all of the necessary equipment is available.  May need to form groups that use the same learning style.

Different learning styles benefit the student's learning experiences. 

Comment on Ben Johnson's post: 

Totally agree, Ben.  I am wondering how difficult it will be to differentiate the needs of the students individually.  Does this attempt make it more difficult for the instructor to address the needs?

I believe the educator should utilize all of the domains of learning with students.

Listen to the student and let the student know you care.  Allow the student to make their own decisions.

Prior knowledge counts and need to be used.

Any ideas for encouraging a shy student to the importance of participating in group assignments when getting complaints from his/her peers the student does not comply or miss deadlines without communicating delays to the group?

It can be hard to remember the students name especially depending on the amount of interactions you may have one-on-one.  I'm suggesting to myself to do better and start conversations in the  beginning or on first day of introduction.  I will have the student speak their name and give an interesting something about themselves.

Good information and advise to help an instructor recognize the tatics and challenges he/she may be facing from a students way of manipulating authority and challenging an instructors abilities to maintain focus in a classroom.