Barry Westling

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Hi Mark: Very few mention how knowing about one's weaknesses can actually help make them stronger. One way to do this might be to see how we can remove a weakness that impairs us in the classroom to be more effective in future learning sessions. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Mark: Very true. If we can generalize for a moment, the goal might best described as "the impartation of knowledge". Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Student learning outcomes

Hi Mark: Another consideration about "student-centered" anything is considering what the student will use the information for in the future. This is especially true for career oriented training programs. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Mark: You're so correct - as human beings, we often become a little more animated or passionate about personal things that have happened to us. That enthusiasm directly transfers to the student, which may help renew interest in the overall topic. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Mark: That's so fun, I actually laughed when I read that. I've found a similar technique to yours may also work well. I sometimes have successfully used , "this is one of the most important things we'll say today...." Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting sufficient course content

Hi Mark: You make a good point - by using multiple techniques allows the instructor to address every type of learning style. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Mark: By allowing the student the chance to see where they are throughout the course, they can make corrections in study habits to bring them to more successful outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting evaluation methods

Hi Mark: You make a good point, by using multiple techinques during the evaluation process forces the student to consider an answer to a problem from multiple angles. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Jon: That's makes perfect sense when considering your specific type of learning environment. If we could relate this practice to the generic classroom, we might consider that using multiple instructional strategies are found to be more effective than just using one. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting sufficient course content

Hi Anthony: Good point - with most topics, there is usually more than enough to talk about to fill up the time. Regards, Barry