Barry Westling

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Hi Brenda: Yes, and I think also reqires activity by the instructor; to give individualized attention to students more than teaching froim a prepared curriculum and hoping the students will get the needed infomartion or material lesson. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Brenda: A well planned field trip can be invaluable. It reinforces hope for something better in a students life by bringing a touch of reality to the (seemingly) pretend world of work as seen in daily classes at school. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Robert: Good deal! Early intervention is a great strategy to assure there will enough time to make corrections (if those are needed). Taking time with students reinforces the confidence students should have for thier instructor. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Joseph: I think most people of any age are interested in where they stand in a given setting, i.e., the classroom or course performance. Thereore, effort to make sure ample time and frequent sharing of information is well worth the time spent. Even with electronic grading systems, the face to face, human touch helps build trusting relationships. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Joseph: For sure, all teachers ought to be able to consistently role model professionalism. Our unique expressions will vary, but if we're sincere, approachable, and competent, students will get used to our ways and feel comforatble with the instruction we provide. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Joseph: I like how you expressed this. Pretesting helps us plan for current and future classes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Joseph: This may be true. In a practical way, it also requires a commitment and tenacity to do our best to be ready for class. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi James: Comfortable and confident is great! We all have a unique personality that will be expressed a certain way based on who we are. In the end, we need to convey our capabilities to our students - as you've stated. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Dennis: Yes, and as a new bunch of students begin, we can also take the culmulative experiences of past classes and use what we know will specifically reach the new group. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Darren: Do you find it easy to balance the "fun" while keeping control of the learning environment? For example, some students may feel free to be vulgar or start telling off color jokes - something that may be offensive to other students. Regards, Barry