Barry Westling

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Hi Gloria: I agree, the more personal and helpful you can be and perceived by your students, the better their desire and motivation to do well will be received. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Paul: This is good. In a classroom setting, it may be difficult or ackward to single out a specific student to inquire about where they're at. But maybe, pulling them aside at break, or after class would be beneficial. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Gloria: Your class seems like a great laboratory for pretesting as it will help you plan and learn much about your students, their acdemic past, and their current needs. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Dr. K: I'm a big believer in the benefit of being natural, approachable, smooth and seamless in relating to students. I think they appreciate their lessons better when they know they have a willing and caring advocate and facilitator "on thie side". Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Gloria: I think this a very good example of an exercise that involves the senses. Also, the more snese we can use and integtare into the instructional, the better. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Student learning outcomes

Hi George: Boy, not an area of expertise for me. All I can suggest is past history scenario's with analysis of what worked and what didn't. Or, you could have student teams plan out scenarios the other groups would have to try to solve or interact. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi George: You are very fortunate to have access to such a rich abundance of meaningul and vaulable material to share with your students. I'm sure many who read this post will be envious! Regards, Barry

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Emily: I agree this is one of the better techniques that has the potential to improve the delivery of essential class material on a regular basis. It seems like it is very underused as a resource as well. Too bad. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Emily: I agree this is one of the better techniques that has the potential to improve the delivery of essential class material on a regular basis. It seems like it is very underused as a resource as well. Too bad. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Dan: Whatever works to help you remember ideas and make impovements in your curriculum. Regards, Barry