Barry Westling

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Hi Sue: In addition, these kinds of tests can help identify what kind of student learner you have, which makes for a more successful lesson plan. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Kathleen: As instructors, we need to keep in mind the messages we send to the students. What does disorganization do to our credibility? Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Arcadio: Well put. In other words, keeping in mind what the best outcome you want for your students, and modifying your approach to support that idea. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Katherine: Any presentation style can be effective. Ideally, we would all use a variety of techniques to address every type of learning style. Regards, Barry

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Katherine: In addition, instructors might move around the class when they are presenting. the proximty to the student may help bring them back on track. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Cindy: By appearing professional, we act as strong role models for our students. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Cindy: That's true. The other thing we have to be careful of as instructors is what messages we unintentionally send when we're disorganized. What does disorganization do to our credibility? Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Cindy: In addition, these tools can provide you with an idea of what kind of student learner you have, which makes designing lesson plans more effective. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Cindy: And that's an important message to send to the students. Otherwise, we may lose credibility and impact our chances of holding the student's focus. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Annette: You are describing the strongest message about disorganization here - what message does it send to the students? Is that message going to have consequences to credibility, and will that impact the relationship amongst the group? Regards, Barry