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Hi Terry: Group work is also nice because it may offer a less threatening view point about the topic matter when it comes from a fellow classmate than from the instructor. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Sandy: Something else that's nice about this technique is that we can show student what changes may be needed in study habits as soon as possible to facilitate a stronger outcome at the end of the course. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Terry: Also, we can take evaluation feedback from the test, and help to point out to students what they should focus on prior to each lesson. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Sandy: These tools might also help you see what kind of student learner you have, which can help make for more effective lesson plans. Regards, Barry

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Lawrence: Additionally, using as many resources as we can may help address as many learning styles that exist in every learning environment. Regards, Barry

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Cheri: One thing that might assist an instructor is to keep a learning journal that describes what works and what doesn't in a class. Regards, Barry

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Ralph: True, student-centered teaching isn't always practical due tot he time element, and the need to conform to an outline. However, even just keeping this philosophy in mind when teaching may help an instructor be more effective. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Carly: Pretest can also show you what kind of learner your student is, making lesson plans more effective from that information as well. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi DaNae: To paraphrase what you wrote, an instructor usually loses credibility with the students when they demonstrate these kinds of behaviors. Regards, Barry

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi DaNae: True! However, too much of any extreme may distract the student from the learning. For example, too much humor, or too much of a serious demeanor. Regards, Barry