Barry Westling

Hi Winston: Great list. We could also add degree of teacher performance, and readiness towards preparedness for the workforce. Regards, Barry

Hi Winston: I see a little Covey has rubbed off on you! If we focus on learning outcomes we are more likely to be successful in teaching the right information at the right time. Regards, Barry

Hi Julie: Although not needede for every class, and they take extra time, the benefits to pretesting are mryiad, many you've aluded to. Regards, Barry

Hi Winston: Goods common sense. There's a lot behind your words - we really have to work at it to make our lessons come together. Regards, Barry

Hi Wendy: You've nailed it! We want to try to view our instruction from the perspective of the nstudent, i.e., what can I do that will achieve the best outcomes. Regards, Barry

Hi Julie: Of course we want our students to learn. Our teaching does not automatically lead to mstudent learning. We have to work at it tomget better results. Regards, Barry

Hi Wendy: Right on! Journalizing takes some extra time but over time, each class gets better by reviewing notes about what has worked and what needs work. Regards, Barry

Hi Julie: Good sentiments. I believe students respecty their teachers who they perceive are prepared and organized. Regards, Barry

Hi Laura: You're right, broadening the experience by bringing the work environment to the classroom or taking the students to the worksite is invaluable. I think students tend to remember these kind of experiences more so than the same material presented by the resident instructor. Maybe it's the variety, or the perceived value by the presenter - I just know these are memorable teaching moments. Regards, Barry

Hi Michael: I agree that as educators, we are facilitators as much as we are lecturers. I believe the more we can get students to participate in their own learning, the more meaningful it will be for them. We have to know ourselves so we can be good facilitators. Regards, Barry