Barry Westling

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Hi Anthony: By allowing students the chance to see where they're at academically, they can make changes in study habits that can help them come to a more successful outcome in that class. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Hi Patricia: I agree, it's important to maintain approachability with the students, which ultimately facilitates the communication that's necessary for successful outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Dianne: Good idea - this would allow the instructor to prepare lesson plans that work for every type of learner, this making for amore effective learning period. Regards, Barry

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Mistakes made when selecting course content

Hi Gary: In other words, students are potentially less prepared for real world scenarios, and it would be a mistake to not address this in our instruction by spending some time on foundational material. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Dianne: Also, it allows the student the chance to make changes in study habits that may be more effective with bringing them the outcome they want. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Theresa: Most instructional strategies are in agreement with you - using a variety seems to be the most effective way of addressing all of the student learning styles there are. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Theresa: Also, pretests can help us see what kind of student learner we have. By knowing this, we can design more effective lesson plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Jeremy: You bring up a good point. The use of journals can help us prepare for the types of quesitons that come up with a topic. We can take those expected questions and incorporate them into the presentation as a critical thinking scenario for the student to consider. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Khalia: Another consideration is that instructors may feel less stress if adequately prepared with the material they bring to the students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Khalia: Using many different types of instructional methods is considered the best way to make sure the instructor is addressing each type of learning style: visual, audio, or kinesthetic. Regards, Barry