Barry Westling

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Hi Debra: Pre-tests can also be a great way for the instructor to see how much time they will need to spend on any given subject based on the overall class outcomes from the pretest. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Reginald: This is especially true for career oriented course work where students are training to go directly into the workforce. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Reginald: To piggy back on your comment, most adult learners are hands on as well. That said, having as many activities that forces the student to "do" something can often enhance their learning. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Ulises: In addition to confusion, it may create a loss of credibility with the instructor that may never be reparable. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Ulises: Very true. Using what we are comfortable with can have an uplifting effect on the learning atmosphere. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Ulises: Pretests can also help an instructor create solid stidy plans whereby they will have a better idea of how much time needs to be spent on one area compared to another. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Ulises: Exactly - one way to overcome this potential problem is to give the students access to their grades in electronic format. Many institutions have moved to this very concept to give more power to the student and their own outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Reginald: The concept of "equipment bags" is a fun one! This idea might be applied to other courses that uses different items throughout the course, but not every day. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Reginald: The nice thing about getting to a student early is it may help save thme from failing the class entirely. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Patricia: One idea may be to approach the concept of the anion gap from the viewpoint of "positives" versus "negatives", and how the metabolic components of the body influence them all. Regards, Barry