Barry Westling

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Hi Ellen: Reflection is good for the soul (and the memory). Although it takes time, these "notes to ourselves" can be quite beneficial. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Ellen: I think we should be student centered. Where that gets muddlede is in the administrative, curricular, or institutional processes that bog down the whole point of why we're there. Teachers who customize their classes and lessons are best able to be the student centerd kind of teacher. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Amy: Confidence is extrememly important. Our students need to feel we know our stuff and are in control. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Ellen: I think the key to your statement is being willing to adjust your instructional approaches - that reflects a seasoned teacher, and obviously, one who understands themselves. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Lisa: I believe we can motivate and encourage students as we are keeping students informed. The trick is to maximise the moment we have with the student. They'll appreciate the time and effort even if they don't verbalize such sentiments. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Ellen: Variety in the delivery of media is helpful to providing meaningful instruction. Your class sounds like it would be fun to be a student! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Ellen: You're right involving more senses and variety in the delivery of instruction will help students retain needed information better. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Ellen: I think if our objectives are set correctly, and we teach those objectives, the students are bound to learn the material. There are a lot of variable but this is a simplified definition statement. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Rocco: This is a wonderful summary of one way of looking at student centered learning. Thanks for your post! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Rocco: Your 'Coffee time" has paid off many times I'm sure! Regards, Barry