Barry Westling

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Hi Marilyn: One comment about make-up work - within reason it is probably okay. However, this becomes difficult to maintain fairness, yet not allow make-up work to necessarily allow the student to pass the course. How would that make other students feel who had submitted work on time? Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Anita: And by communicating with the student on a regular basis, it may influence them in a positive sense whereby they may be more inclined to approach the instructor for help if needed. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting evaluation methods

Hi Anita: One thing an instructor might consider doing is to create a rubric that dictates exactly what is expected for full credit, and give this rubric to the student on the first day of class. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Sherri: Indeed - the student might lose respect for us the instructor because our behavior (in this situation) is not demonstrating a respect for their willingness to be there. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Paul: Rightly said - the student tends to tune out more often, which may result in them missing key information. All of this due to the instructor's inability to maintain consistent organization. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Branetta: Exactly - they can help show the instructor what things need to be worked on for a better outcome the next time through. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Erin: Something to consider would be to have a back-up plan in case this happens again. Making copies earlier is agood idea, but howabout not needing copies at all, and just have the students do an electronic assignment, or group activity? Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Erin: One thing that might be very interesting is have the speaker discuss if his training has him view the world in a different way than most. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Erin: And what most don't realize is that improvements can be made in BOTH of these areas. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting sufficient course content

Hi Anita: Most agree that a varied approach works best for adult learners due to the fact that we all learn best in different ways. Regards, Barry