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hi Athyna: This also serves as a source of communication between the student and teacher, which can facilitate better outcomes in the end. Also, the student is given the opportunity sooner than later to make changes in study habits. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Sue: Excellent! A broad description might also be "to impart knowledge", however, there are many ways of describing the concept of goals and their outcomes. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Sue: To piggy-back on your comment, these tools can also show you what kind of learner you have, which can also make lesson planning more effective. Regards, Barry

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Awarding extra credit

Hi Sue: You illustrate a great point - by offering students a chance to pass the course with extra credit when they cannot demonstrate an ability to pass on their own, are they really learning anything? Regards, Barry

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Awarding extra credit

Hi Darlene: Most institutions do not allow the use of extra credit due to the possiblity of it allowig a scenario where a student can still pass the course without really learning the minimum information presented to them. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Lisa: Exactly - and by informing students of where they are, you offer them a chance to modify study habits in such a way that may result in a more successful outcomeat the end of the course. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Nia: To echo a comment you made in another post - it creates a loss of credibility when the instructor is disorganized or unprepared. The problem when this happens is it can create a long term negative impact to the learning relationship. Regards, Barry

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Student learning outcomes

Hi Geraldyne: Very motivational! I agree that the instructor's role is that of a nurturing guide, and you're right - it is very rewarding to us when we see a student come to the knowledge they are successful. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Deborah: This is a great description. A broader consideration might be "to impart knowledge to the student". Regards, Barry

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Paul: Very true. On the other hand, we should also be mindful of our weaknesses to, so that we may work to improve upon them when possible. Regards, Barry