Barry Westling

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Hi Patricia: To paraphrase, by seeing what the student is missing via the evaluation process, we might be able to help them make changes in study habits as soon as possible to facilitate a stronger, more successful outcome. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Christina: One way to promote this "self-evaluation" you write about is to keep a journal of your sessions that describe both what worked and what didn't. Then, we can strive to make improvements on both of these items to continually become stronger instructors. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Patricia: One of the nice things about what you wrote is if we instructors can actually promote the flexibility you describe, we are sure to be "student-centered" instructors, having the student's interests at heart at all times. Regards, Barry

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Doris: Like you wrote, these kinds of activities can be great for remotivating student interest in topics you've recently discussed. If the class is indeed a career based course, then having a different perspective about the topic matter from a person who works in the field may be a boon to their ability to understand the material. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Paul: Another consideration would be to say that we are working to help our students make more informed decisions in school and in life. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Patricia: Another technique that might work (if practical) is having the instructor walk around the learning environment while they teach which brings a closer proximity between them and the student. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Amy: If we are disorganized, it may suggest to the student "I don't care about your learning". Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Amy: That's a great way to describe this concept! In other words, we are ultimately trying to help our students make the most effective decisions in life. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Amy: Also, they might show you what kind of student learner you have which can help you make more effective lesson plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Amy: To paraphrase your comments, the sooner we notify a student of how they're doing in the class, the sooner they can make changes in their study habits if need be. Regards, Barry