Barry Westling

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Phuong, That's great when students can understand and do all the training that was taught to them and repeated back. Along with that is the assurance the teacher has provided the knowledge, skills, and behavior that is appropriate to the job setting, and that leads to a successful job or career. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Phuong, Yes, teachers are often viewed as role models yet we need to be committed to organizing our daily lessons and preparing regardless how our students like what we do. Our job is to provide a sound learning experience and that doesn't happen by accident - rather by effort, time, and careful thought and planning. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Paul, Great. This appears sound and logical. Current status helps keep students striving to maintain and perhaps exceed where they currently perform. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Diane, If we can keep students involved by keeping them informed, then we need to do that. There is a kind of motivation that can result when a students knows they are making progress. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Sabina, For me, I choose not to offer it. Just my opinion and bias. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Sabina, Great. A pretest can be graded or not graded. I find students will try harder if they know their performance is for information only, and won't count against them. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Diane, There are other ways to assess at what level students are performing. But a pretest can provide quite a bit of information for relatively little preparation by the teacher. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Kenneth, I alternate as to when I do pretesting. However when I do its to assist my planning, particularly when I am unsure at level of prior knowledge my students are performing. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Sabina, What we choose to use to supplement our lessons can determine the failure or fulfilment of a succesful student outcome. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Cassie, There is no one method that works for all. In fact, variety in that what works for you is the best way. Good luck as you experiment. Barry Westling