Kathryn Laurentius

Word choice is extremely important when interacting with students. I also learned the strategies for dealing with difficult students helpful. 

Accommodating students with learning disabilities is important and can help them be successful in your course. It is so helpful to have open communication with the student because they often know what has worked and not worked for them in the past. 

Instructional supports are key for learners in which English is their second language. It is important to meet our students where they are at and help them be as successful as possible. 

I think learning about learning groups was very helpful. It is important for our students to work with others and learn how to collaborate. 

This unit has helped me self-reflect and focus on self-awareness of my communication skills in the classroom. It is hard at times because we, as teachers, tend to run on auto-pilot and forget to check ourselves with things such as our body language or proximity in the classroom. 

I gained a better understanding of strategies for test question writing and also when to use what type of questions in assessment planning. 

Assessments are different depending on the type of learning, and the available resources. Assessing experiential learning is different than individual learning. 

Wait time in the practice of questioning is so important. When I was a younger teacher I felt uncomfortable with wait time but now I see the value of letting the students pause and think about it! 

Instructors need to use a variety of learning styles to be effective and reach their students in the most effective possible way. This will require the teacher to teach in a way they might not learn, but that is okay. 

The varying lecture styles was a helpful reminder for me. I do not lecture often but when I do I could use a different approach.