Doreen Moll

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As educators, we are beholden to our students for our existence. Without them, we have nothing. Therefore, it is imperative for us to be organized, professional and caring. This way, our students will learn (the ultimate objective of our jobs) and leave our institutions with the knowledge, talent and skills necessary to be productive and informed citizens.

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Setting up a proper test

When creating a test or quiz, I find it important to always ask myself if the questions are relevant. By asking, "is this important", this helps me to create a test that is meaningful and valuable.

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Pre-testing

During the first class, students are pre-tested. This gives me, the instructor, an indication of who can successfully complete this class and who will need extra help in completing this class.

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PowerPoint Presentations and pre-printing the materials

I create the Powerpoint presentations for my classes. I print the slides out (3 to a page) and give them to the students before class. This way, students aren't "copying" the slides and are taking notes based upon my lectures.

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Organization is the key to success

Organization and preparation demonstrate to students your professionalism. It shows that you are committed to assisting students in their learning experience.

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Using different test types

I find that mixing the different methodologies of testing types with one examination gives me a more comprehensive ability to evaluate student's understanding of the materials I have taught.

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Developing questions using a journalistic approach

When developing questions, it is important to ask... who, what, where, when, why and how? This is similar to the Socratic method which questions the depth of a topic.