Barry Westling

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David, These are great methods to break up the intensity of focused study and also, healthy. I don't think we should sit for long periods. And increased blood flow helps stimulate thinking and retention of essential information. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Nicholas, Trust and respect are great sentiments for students to feel and express for their instructor. I believe this stems from being honest, genuine, sincere, and displaying integrity. How nice when students feel like "I want to be just like my instructor I had in school!" Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Nicholas, Being ready for whatever comes up is a great attiribute to possess, and students appreciate an instructor who is willing to go the extra mile in providing assistance. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Nicholas, Also, a well prepared instructor is able to focus on the material and the individual needs of student understanding. Besides, it's our job! Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Mandy, An advocate is a great example of an important aspect of student centered instruction. If we are looking out for the interests of our students, we will be assisting them be successful in their courses. Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

David , Great! Lifelong learning, or at least the inspiration to be continuously active with staying involved with current trends and practices is the best advice and training we can give our students, as learning doesn't stop in the classroom or lab. It's the ongoing learning students receeive as graduates that will help to keep them current and proficient long after they finish school. Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

David , It'[s been said is an individual with a history of mistakes behind them. Perhaps not totally true, but the message is we should learn from our mistakes (of course it's implied we should learn from them and avoid making the same mistakes again). And a teaching journal can assist tracking what's working and what may need improvement, especially when viewed over time. Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

David , I agree that respect is often a byproduct of preparedness. I would also say that is not my motivation, although it is nice when it occurs. I feel my job is prepare well, teach well, and do all I can to help my students succeed. If they respect that, then great. However, not all do, and that's OK too. Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Tiffany, Right, often resulting in better4 utilizsation of instructor time and course effectiveness. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Tiffany, Serious instructors, can lead to serious students. Of course by serious I don't mean stiif or unfriendly. By no means. I mean ready, prepared, and organized so that students recognize time, effort and planning has gone into each lesson. We set the example. Barry Westling