Barry Westling

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Hi Jessica: Right! And, it can also show you what type of learning style your student uses making the design of lesson plans more effective. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Jessica: In addition, by showing a student where they are at, they can make changes in study habits to increase the chance of having more successful outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Patrick: Another consideration is that by identifying strengths and weaknesses, you can constantly strive to improve upon both. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Michael: You bring a good point - it really depends on what you are teaching. In general, most agree that when possible, a variety of techniques is the best approach to address every type of learner. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Brad: This is especially true for learning situations that are incorporated into that student's career choice. Field trips give students another perspective about the learning topic, and provide the chance ot ask others questions about that topic matter. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Patrick: This smethod you are describing sounds like a great way to use a variety of teaching methods to address every kind of learning style. The hands on approach would most likely appeal to those that are kinesthetic learners. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting evaluation methods

Hi Barbara: This seems like a very appropriate method. I've learned that some instructors also give daily quizzes as a similar method of evaluation, but also to help reinforce the importance of being in class everyday. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Robert: Right! To paraphrase, the student gets another perspective to incorporate into their learning process. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Brad: I want to take your class! Seriously though, that's a fun way of incorporating the use of sense into a learning situation. What we're talking about here is using a variety of methods in the teaching process to try to help make the learning environment more robust. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Michael: The nice thing about electronic grade books, especially those that can individually viewed by the student to daily updates are the immediacy it allows for the student to make changes in study habits as early as possible. Regards, Barry