John Allen

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Students have to see the humor in everyday life, including school. If they're too serious they won't get the full education that they started out wanting

John Allen

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Student envolvment

When in class the instructor must keep the students envolved to keep their interest. This also keeps their mind engaged

John Allen

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Staying Focused on the goal

Students must see the value of setting goals with their education. Also have a good reason to want to participate in class

John Allen

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Wait time

Wait time can be a speed trap. When you ask a question of a student that never gives answers, it's very easy to not wait for the student to answer. You have to force yourself to wait and then add -on a probing part of the question

John Allen

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Team player

Having a good repore with all depts. can only enhance the student experience

John Allen

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Show your jazz

Let the students see that you're excited about what you do. After awhile it will rub off.

John Allen

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Start the day off right

Just smiling and greeting students as they come in eases alot of tension they may carry with them. The class may be their escape from a tough situation, so lets help them out

John Allen

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Formative Evals

Using these evals, daily or weekly keeps everyone in the know. Which is great for the student

John Allen

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Using Questions as a Testing tool

Get a discussion started in class, include everyone and then continue on to other subjects

John Allen

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Observing Learning Styles

We have to know enough to pick-up on student's learning styles, while questioning them. With the correct questions you'll know in a matter of minutes what learning style a given student is. Then take it from there.