Barry Westling

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Sherri, Yes, I agree. Sometimes planning a regular sequence of field trips over the course of a year (different classes, different students) can be very productive in ensuring the class objectives are met and assessing which speakers or trip settins are better and worth repeating. Barry Westling
Hi Susana, When a good field trip is scheduled, the presenter usually is interested in showing the exciting highlights a particualar profession or work setting provides. Many times this has the effect of stimulating more interest and desire for good performance by the student. Barry Westling
Hi Marlena, I agree, and feel strongly that being in an environment similar to or like what the student will see when they begin working can be a wonderful motivating factor, both in interest and performance in school. Barry Westling
Hi Chara, You bring up a good point. There are many methods to provide a good learning environment for our students. Making it interesting and personalized to each student will work better and be received by the student in a manner they're likely to retain. Barry Westling
Hi Joseph, Yeah, sort of like everyone is on the same page as it realtes to educational experiences and outcomes! Barry Westling
Hi Shanta, Also reveiewing quiz and tests as soon as possible immediately following completion allows for instant clarification of why a question was missed, the correct information, and perhaps, why the choice the student made wasnot the best selection. This activity doesn't take that much extra time, and students benefit from the activity. Barry Westling
Hi Maksuda, Although some might call this semantics, the use of bonus questions on a test, or maybe dropping the lowest quiz score (when there are many quizes) is different than just giving extra assignments for poor grades in order to bring the grade up. Barry Westling

Hi Linda, I really like the idea of providing additional material for those students that want more than what is planned for the class. The question, and issue is the awarding of points for that activity. Some would say "if it's important and students learn from it, that activity should be added to the regular curriculum". Points alter grades, and that's cool. As teachers we are motly focused on learning. EC given to help raise points is a controversial topic, and each teacher and institution has to decide how they want to address it. For sure, giving EC to make… >>>

Hi Jenni, Yes - this is one of the primnary reasons we might want to consider pre-testing. Barry Westling
Hi Betty, Yes - open ended questions are one of the simplest jet effective ways to get students reengaged, refocused, and back to attention. Students have all kinds of stuff going on in their lives that can easily permit drifting off in thought. Upbeat, energized, and enthusiastic tempo and diection helps keep students on their toes. Barry Westling

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