Barry Westling

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Hi Khalia: One thing pretests can show the instructor is what type of learner the student is. By knowing this, the instructor can design more effective lesson plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Khalia: Also, by keeping the student up to date on their academic standing can allow them to make changes in the study habits. Making positive changes may help them have more successful outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Clifton: Another consideration is that pretests can show the instructor what type of learner the student is, thus making planning the lessons more efficient. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Clifton: That's a good way of describing this concept. Students may tend to lose credibility in the instructor's abilities if they feel the instructor doesn't know the information back and forth. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Cindy: You are aptly describing the loss of credibility a student may have for the instructor in this situation. Another consideration about preparedness is the instructor may feel less stress about the information they need to deliver. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Cindy: Good point - by using other senses in class, in brings more awareness to the student in a different way than just "hearing" new information. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Cindy: True, and also can help you see what kind of learner you have, which can make the design of lesson plans more effective. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Cindy: That's right - and also, this allows them the chance to make corrections in study habits sooner than later. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Donna: Pretests can also show you what kind of learner you have, allowing instructors to create the most efficient lesson plan possible. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Donna: Another thing that back up plans are good for are delivering information in another way, which can support the idea that teaching with different methodology supports all types of learners. Regards, Barry