Barry Westling

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Hi Andrea: Great. Focusing on how we can best benefit our students is an excellent goal to strive for. Our awareness of our strengths and weaknesses can work to help achive this goal. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi Steve: I think the best tests are ones that address the key information related to the learning objectives. If these tests can reflect the individual differences in students, all the better. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Paul: Can't go wrong with that approach! Regards, B arry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Paul: Yeah, we don't have eyes in the back of our heads, do we. Usually, our self perception is probably diiferent than how others perceive us (good or bad). It would be interesting to somehow do a comparison. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi David: Recognizing the differences in student learning styles and developing a fair evaluation system that addresses the whole of the class is a challenging feat - but must be strived for in order to assure fair and uniform testing practices have been followed. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Hi Joseph: Great and important points here. It's the learning and comprehension that ultimately matters. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Delores: You emphasize the importance and value of visual learners, and so will your students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi John: Well, you certainly have a good point. Of course, the lesson surrounded the topic for when an instructor is in the process of developing their grading system. At many institutions, this is a practice that occurs each time a new class begins. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Rob: Thats great. It's terrfic that you found a way to improve on a personal trait that you'll be able to use in your classroom and that'll result in improved student outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Desiree: Great preparation and commitment to making a good first impression. It's interesting how something simple like colored paper for handouts can brighten a topic or printed information, isn't it. Regards, Barry