Barry Westling

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Hi Latasha: You're right - good Student Learning Outcomes (SLO's), lead to good Topic Objectives (TO's), which lead to good daily lesson objectives (DLO's). Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Latasha: These are great examples. Sometimes just a brief activity, or change in the room such as strolling through the rows, or asking a question FIRST, then choose someone to answer it. That way, students begin to notice when you ask a question, their name may be called. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Latasha: Senses are able to penetrate so many trigger points in our bodies. The more stimulation, the more likely retention of needed information can occur. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Latasha: For me, job ready, professional, thinking ability - if I can achieve that, I have reached my goals for my students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Latasha: You got it! I think whenever we can make class interesting through stories, active demonstrations, and just honet sharing, our individual ways and experiences will illuminate the lessons and make them memorable. All really have the capacity to do this - some just need a bit more practice. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Cynthia: Yes! Application of learned material is paramount to demonstrating practical skills in the workplace. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi LaTasha: I agree we can instill comfort in the knowledge our instructor has prepared well for the daily class assignments. Regards. Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi LaTasha: Yes - seeing an aspect of the real world of work their entering can be truely inspiring! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Cynthia: Yes! How can we say one thing, but demonstrate another by our actions. Students are keen to notice when their teacher is prepared. It shows how much we care about the class and (indirectly) their interests. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Hi Sara: What you say may be true. All I would add is it the grade or the learning that's most important? I mean, awarding EC to good students is great, but they usually don't need the points. And the students doing poorly are wanting to just get by, possibly bypassing essential learning. So, is it the grade or the learning. Each teacher has to decide on their own. Regards, Barry