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Hi Donna: If you are using extra-credit at all, it is important it is given out to everyone with the same expectations to avoid the pitfall of offering favoritism. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Joel: Another consideration is that the instructor may feel less stress when presenting the information to the students if he or she is adequately prepared with the information. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Isabel: Right, and also by allowing the chance to make corrections in their study habits, they may have a more successful outcome. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Isabel: That's true. It may also identify the type of learner your student is. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Donna: Additionally, students may get the chance to make changes in study habits earlier than later, which can assist them with having a more successful outcome. Regards, Barry

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Goal of educating students

Hi Joel: Ultimately, it's the impartation of knowledge. However, one can also consider what the student will use the information for as part of that goal. Regards, Barry

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Joel: More importantly, they can help you as an instructor see what kind of learner your student is so you can design a more effective learning method. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Joel: Also, using this practice gives the student the chance to make corrections in study habits. Regards, Barry

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Using a teaching journal

Hi Kelly: As instructors, we can more efficeintly design lesson plans by looking back at what worked and what didn't. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Jennifer: Correct - and by continually being organized, we give the student the impression we care about their learning outcomes. Regards, Barry