Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Shantae: That's true. There ideally needs to be a balance between the passion an instructor feels with keeping emotional intrests low to prevent distracting the student from the main point. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Shantae: Another idea is (if possible) having the instructor walk around while lecturing and be in a closer proximity to the students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Shantae: Another consideration is that you allow the student a chance to make changes in study habits sooner than later, helping them succeed in that course. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Tierra: Another thing that can be gained from using these tools is it can show you what kind of student learner you have, thus making lesson planning more effective. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Tierre: Exactly - and it fosters a healthy line of communication between you and the student as well. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Ashia: The nice thing about these is that it provides a fresh perspective to the students and may give them a chance to ask questions from another resource that is different from their main instructor. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Hi Deborah: That's a good point. One possible neagtive thing about extra credit is that it might let a student pass the course when they have not demonstrated receipt of the main ideas. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Deborah: It also allows the student the chance to make changes in study habits, which may bring about more successful outcomes in the end. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Beverly: You make a strong point about adult expectations. When we as instructors are disorganized, it may send the message that we don't care enough about the students to adequately prepare for them. No instructor means to send that message, but that may be what happens. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Beverly: In other words, using a variety of approaches can be the most effective way of addressing all learning styles. Regards, Barry