Barry Westling

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Hi Jennifer: That's very true - helping the student find the tools necessary for a career is one of the most important goals of education. In general, the "impartation of knowledge" is the goal of education. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Jennifer: One broad back-up is just the willingness to do different things if whatever instruction tool you are using is not working. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Nelson: That's right - and by allowing this to happen, the student is given the chance of having more successful outcomes in the class. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Judy: Being prepared is paramount for maintain credibility with the student, and helping them feel you care about their learning. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Joel: By doing this, the instructor gives the student the chance to make corrections in study habits during the process. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Michael: That's a fun idea. Sometimes just having the instructor walk around the class while speaking is a good way to bring the student's focus back on track. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Hi Michael: True - if using extra credit at all, that's the best practice, and announcing the expectations of the assignment on the first day as well. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Marita: That's true. Additionally, it may decrease the stress we as instructors can feel about presenting information. If we're prepared, we're less likely to feel stressed about presenting the information effectively. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Patricia: If an instructor is disorganized, it may convey an unintentional message. For example, it may give the student the idea "I don't care about your learning". Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Patricia: That's true - pretests may be a good method of seeing what type of student learner you have. By knowing this, we can more effectively prepare our lessons to cater to that style of learning. Regards, Barry