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Hi Rufus: Great. Sounds very organized and methodical. Sufficiency can also mean adequate learning resouces, lab equipment, building and facilities ready, back up plans, and profession-specfic activities. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Mistakes made when selecting course content

Hi Augustine: I agree the more vwe know or can learn about our students the better. You're right, it's wrong to assume evryone is at the same level at all times. Regrads, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Augustine: Good planning. Sometimes, we need a plan for when everything we've planned for just is not available. That's when a plan , or plan of action, is worth it's weight in gold! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting evaluation methods

Hi Augustine: That's great you review your course and personal expecatations on the first day. I believe when that occurs, everyone is on the same page and it's easier to enforce and reinforce as students progess throgh the course. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Augustine: I agree, the earlier we can intervene and offer ourselves and our suggestions for improvement, the better chance the students can recover and achieve a better grade. Regrads, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Laura: I agree - even students who are under performing want to know their staus. If the student feels their teacher cares and is willing to offer assistance and suggestions, using this time can help bridge better relationships with students and their teachers. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Rufus: Yes! When students get motivated, that's something coming from inside them, soemthing inspiring or instructional. I agree having a game plan for guest speakers is a good idea and will result in better student learning outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Gloria: Great! As we learn and are open to new and different idea, we become better instructors, and as you indicate, understand ouselves better. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi David: True, by performing pretesting we can lean about the students. Also, that information can be used as a planning tool to modify or tweak our lessons to match the students areas of needing improvement. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Juanita: Good example. I also think that student center places the emphasis on where your students are in relation to the course content, and then designing and delivering are of your resources to best mar=tch the individual needs of the students (vs. providind a predetermined lesson plan regardless if it benefit the students or not. Regards, Barry