Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Shawn, Many teachers and institutions will agree with your sentiments. I most certainly do. Regards, Barry
Dona, Great! Personalizing instruction just makes learning more fun and effective, and that's essentially what being student-centered is all about. Regards, Barry
Thomas, My preparation may convey professionalism, but my purpose is being ready to teach and do all I can to get the students to learn all they can. Regards, Barry
Lori, Secure in our abilities and strong in konwledge base make for better class sessions, and I think students pick up on this very quickly. When this is matched with a great delivery style, students will come to expect great outcomes and enjoy the process as well. Regards, Barry
Makila, Great - I think you captured it. Also, these stronger graduates can be tapped as future guest speakers too! Regards, Barry
Thomas, I agree - I call it job readiness. But I would add that attributes such as communication, attendance, professionalism, dress, etc. - these are as important in both getting a job but also are directly tied to keeping it. Regards, Barry
Shawn, You've prepared well. I think courses with computer-related or program-specific subjects can always find additional topics to work on because this category of technology is seeemingly endless. Has anyone really mastered all aspects? Good job on your back-up plans and good post! Regards, Barry
Makila, Pretests are really helpful tools. If students know it's non-graded they'll be more willing to participate. The biggest help is for benefit to the teacher for planning - how much (or how little) emphasis, and where? Regards, Barry
Thomas, Sure - when I don't have a clear bearing on where my students are at, I'll do a non-graded mni pretest to determine where I need to place more (or less) emphasis. Regards, Barry

Timothy, I understand your point. Why 5%? Why not 10%? Who says one percentage is too small or two large? I'm in medicine and my perspective is naturally more strict. Students earn their true grade based on their learning, knowledge, and performance. I could say, "do you want a "D" student who had their grade raised to a "C" through EC treating you or youre family members?" I used to give EC but found that it really doesn't help the student (it only helps points or grades). My opinion, my practice, I just don't award EC. Policies and teachers' practices… >>>

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