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Hi Howard: In addition to keeping up morale, it allows students the chance to make changes in study habits that might result in more positive outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Sue: That's true, the instructor can quickly lose control of the environment. What can we do to prevent that from happening? Ideally, having activities as back ups might work. Or, perhaps just asking the class as a group, "what is the main idea we have discussed"? Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Sharon: Exactly! One question instructors should ask themselves on a regular basis is "what message am I sending the group"? Regards, Barry

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Using senses in learning

Hi Sharon: IN other words, by using the senses and/or a variety of teaching methods, we can more efficiently address all types of learning styles. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Alyson: You are so correct - when the instructor is disorganized, they lose credibility which may end up causing a long term impact in the relationship between student and instructor. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Nutisha: That's true. And, by coming across organized, it sends the best message to the student - I care about your learning. Regards, Barry

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Alyson: These are definitely good tactics. Also, just by walking around and putting yourself in closer proximity to the student may help too. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Philip: This is a great point about helping students not make mistakes. Have you ever noticed that even when trying to do this, it still happens? If we were to make a broad statement, we might say that in general, the goal of educating is to impart knowledge to the student. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Alyson: Right! To put it another way, it allows the student a chance to make changes in study habits so they might influence having a more positive outcome at the end of the course. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Athyna: Pretests can be used anytime the instructor determines they are effective to assist with lesson planning. This tool varies from institution to institution. Regards, Barry