Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Terrell: This sounds like a great learning environment. Keep in mind that too much of any kind of personality may serve to distract the student. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Terrell: One thing it may help the student due is become more comforatble approaching the instructor if they need help, something a lot of student's don't do because they feel uncomfortable with the idea of approaching the instructor. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Terrell: One thing to consider is to use back up activities regardless, just as a way to change up the energy of the learning atmosphere. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Anthony: If we unintentionally send this kind of negative message, it may cause the student to tune out during class, which will result in them missing key information. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Setting up a grading system

Hi Marilyn: To keep a grading system transparent, one might consider handing out a rubric the first day of class, and sticking to that throughout the entire course. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi David: And, this might help create a positive relationship between you and the student, making it more easy for them to ask for help. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Natasha: Most adult learners are hands on type, so it makes sense to try to incorporate as many of these kinds of learning activities as possible. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Jeaneen: Another thing to consider is pretest may also help the instructor know how to appropriately review what concepts need ot be understood before trying to grasp the main ones. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Jeaneen: Interacting with the students can certainly help make students more comfortable with the idea of approaching the instructor for more help. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi SOmone: So you're describing the goal as "preparedness for the workforce"? Regards, Barry