Barry Westling

Hi Kristine: What a wonderful and applicable assignment! Very creative. I think field trips are a valuable but underused form of instruction. Of course, we can't a(and shouldn't) do it every day. But students receive so much when they are scheduled, and these are memories that stay with the student, more so than similar information presented in the classroom. The exception is when you have a guest speaker which I think has a similar positive effect on students. They enjoy these because it provides a glimpse into the real world of work, which may not be a reality for some… >>>

Hi Kristine: I've commented many times I think the culinary field offer an excellent example of the many ways senses can aid instruction. Yet, involving multiple senses in just about any class will improve learning and help retain needed information. Even students at home studying can benefit. For instance, if it's not a distraction, while studying, a student could: * put soft music on in the background * Sip some tea, coffee, or preferred beverage (non-alcoholic) * Sit in a comfortable chair, feet up (or stetched out) * Read aloud, recite, rehearse, practice - hear the information by the student's… >>>

Hi Shelly: Great. Variety does good for for students in a number of ways. For instance, students will test better under one type of test better than another. Another benefit, is it helps students study or do assignments in different ways, which stimulates learning better. The more variety that the students are exposed to, I think the better they'll perform. And as you say, if we can tailor it for the individual student, that's a great help. Have you ever tried this? As I'm discussing a topic, I'll stop every 5-10 minutes and ask a student to summarize the past… >>>