Janine Wade

Student retention fall on everyone at the school. Instructors are with the students the most and a large responsibility lies with them to guide the student who are not doing well. I found as a new teacher that happened early in the term and it was allot to keep up with but it was necessary to keep the students up to date and passing. Lots of missing assignments that were needed on order to pass the class.

it is noted that students are entering the work field without the proper sills in computers. Students must grasp computer basics while in school to compete with the rapid changes in the work fields.

lifelong learning is part of enhancing professional development . Its often requires personal motivation to continue learning new things.  

As an instructor it is my job to promote teamwork. Teamwork assignments are graded on both team participation but also individual participation which ensures that all students are involved equally. 

Learning to write is an important element of an upper professional education. Teachers are responsible to evaluate the students progress in writing skills of each student and provide feedback for success of the students.

teachers need creativity to engage students in the learning process.

I learned that I do not overthink problems. This component had too many solutions to one simple problem and I had a hard time staying focused on this activity.

Critical thinking is a process, it time to learn. components include having good judgement and reflective thinking. Often time in reflective thinking saves time later when things are observed and a change is made towards a positive change. 

To be a critical thinker you must ask questions of the world/ situation around you. Education takes discipline and  courage to get through. Critical thinking is a skill that is developed over time.  

An instructor can open the students critical thinking process by posing questions to the students. Students need to seek critical thinking skills by asking questions to situations that may be unclear to them and not take them at face value.