Geoffrey Pelaia

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I was referring to the opportunity given to students by instructors to assess the project. I believe that this may empower students too much by taking away the instructor's control over project requirements.

Geoffrey Pelaia

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Reinforcing concepts in the class

Using contemporary media examples (such as films and commercials) allow me to reinforce concepts within a familiar platform. This helps students retain course concepts as they start to recognize the active role of these concepts as they are demonstrated in popular forms.

Geoffrey Pelaia

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Assessments as possible problems?

By providing students with the opportunity to assess each project, could this create an atmosphere where students will question their assignments? Could this be detrimental to achieving course objectives?

Geoffrey Pelaia

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Student Surveys

Issuing surveys on the first day of class awards me with information about students' career goals, experience in the subject, and personal interests - all variables that help me to develop a successful learning environment.

Geoffrey Pelaia

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Learning disabilities or lack of interest?

How can an instructor discern between a student's inability to grasp a concept or general lack of interest in the subject?