Barry Westling

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Hi Melissa: Personal anecdotes seem like they are always a great way to bring new life into a topic, especially in career oriented courses. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Thomas: In addition, the class will flow more smoothly, and the instructor will probably feel more readily able to answer questions that are off topic/out of the blue. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Scott: Conversely, disorganization may also create a negative impact on the learning environment. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Anthony: So to paraphrase what you've said, we can use these tools as a gauge to determine how much time to spend on a particular area. In short, for more effective lesson planning. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Branetta: One way to minimize the sensation that a certain grading style is "unfair" may be to create a rubric that describes exactly the expectations for every assignment for EVERY student. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Brian: Additionally, we can see what type of student learning style the student has, and perhaps make more efficient lesson plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Brian: Another method a lot of institutions are moving towards is electronic gradebooks that the student can access anytime they want via the internet. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Donald: Indeed - and the opposite effect tends to occur as well - when the instructor is unprepared, that may result in a loss of credibility from the student. Regards, Barry

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Jeanette: Absolutely! And, by keeping this ideal in mind at all times, we will be more certain to help bring our students to the desired outcomes we are looking for. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Perry: By allowing the student to see where they stand on a consistent basis allows them the chance to make changes in study habits as soon as possible to promote a more successful outcome. Regards, Barry