Barry Westling

Hi Julie: In programs where there is an external exam, measuring student successfulness is a bit easier. But also, soft skill such as attendance, grooming, appearence and language - following directions, these are a part of that holistic individual. Regards, Barry

Hi Julie: One really positive signal is "I care". That means being there for the student. Prepared, Helpful, assisting, facilitating - students will respect teachers who demonstrate they are interested in their students success. Regards, Barry

Hi John: Nice sentiment, theres a lot of truth in there. Prepared classes take time and effort, and it'll show. Topics sequenced in an orderly and logical manner, resources and media at hand and ready, interruptions and questions flow seamlessly as if they were part of the plan. Yep! Students will notice when a teacher is prepared, and they appreciate that effort went into that class preparation. Regards, Barry

Hi Lloyd: I think this is a good plan. Back up planning is simply expecting what could go wrong, and developing a foolproof way to keep the student engaged under unexpected circumstances. Regards, Barry

Hi Lloyd: Good for you. I too look at my past thoughts and notatations and feel I have benefited from time and experience, based on my comments. Experience? Improvement? Self Awareness? I don't know, but I feel I am more confident and all the better because of it. Regards, Barry

Hi Bruce: Among the biggest problems with EC is fairness. In the instances you describe, if you can defend or rationalize to anyone who complains about unfairness that it is justified, I think that's an acceptable exception. Regards, Barry

Hi Tim: Really, we don't have to try too hard to use our senses. What we need to do is to get students to tune into what is already there, such as what you describe! Regards, Barry

Hi Charles: Great! Pretesting can also help compare performance at the beginning vs the end of a course. Regards, Barry

Hi John: Growth and progress definitely are improved with staus updates. Offering suggestions for improvement, tips, asssistance, encoyuragement and support show we care. Regards, Barry

Hi John: Good technique. Go with the flow and then guide the class back to topic. It works with canoeing, and probably many similar examples. Regards, Barry