Miriam Nunez

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Being between a rock and a hard place...

Try and find out why your non-serious student is there in the first place. Maybe they feel out of place, intimidated, etc. and are using non-serious behavior to mask it. Not that I am making excuses since they are adults they should be responsible for their own behavior and respect those around them: classmates and instructor alike since you are all there to do a job: learn and teach respectively. Perhaps discuss the issue "hypothetically" as a group if it is possible so students can try and see both sides of the story while looking at it from the outside… >>>

Miriam Nunez

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ED102

I didn't want to go to far back to comment on any blogs but from what I saw people were very satisfied with this course. I would agree that it provided great ideas and insight in to the retention of students. It reinforced some strategies I am already using as well as giving me ideas on new ones that I can apply.

Miriam Nunez

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Addressing Student Discontent

I was horrified when I read this post because I realized that I did not know how I would react. I have received questions from my students for which I did not have an answer and the way I handled it was telling them that it was a great question and I would do some research to find the answer and get back to them, so far that has worked. I have not had any "aggressive" students (not sure if that's the best word) but definitely found the response posted very helpful. I do feel it is a good idea… >>>

Miriam Nunez

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ED311

Could you provide some guidance or details on how you created the Jeopardy game on PowerPoint...it sounds a lot better than writing it up on the board : )

Miriam Nunez

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Gen Y

I agree with you Jeffrey that this course. This course had a lot of useful information. I realize that I need to change my method of teaching in some cases and provide more real world examples of application when presenting my material. I teach a certification prep course so while it is primarily review I feel telling the students how their education is relevant will help them to digest the information better.

Miriam Nunez

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ED106

I agree with you. I found it reassuring and motivating in regards to how I have handled and will hopefully handle in the future any students with learning disabilities.

Miriam Nunez

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Know thyself - keys to becoming a good teacher

I have found that continuing education is a great way to stay fresh and constantly improve. Another great tool is learning by doing or trial and error. There are so many great resources out there that it seems unlikely one will not find a solution to whatever problem one will encounter, the biggest roadblock may be that we do not want to change or get out of our comfort zone not that there is not solution.

Miriam Nunez

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motivation

I remember my algebra instructor had us go to the board and work out problems as a class and this really helped us to see our progress, help others, and receive help as a group. It was a nice change from doing the work and not receiving feedback until after an assignment had been graded.

Miriam Nunez

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Group Dynamics

That's actually a great idea and one that I think may be overlooked at times. Not only does the student receiving the help benefit but the student bringing the help does too. One learns from a peer, maybe at a more comfortable level, and the other student learns how to convey their knowledge and gain confidence in what they know.

Miriam Nunez

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Learning styles and Testing

I like your approach to True/False questions. I agree that sometime with True/False or Multiple Choice it is sometimes a guessing game/playing the odds for some students. However, these questions can be helpful when students receive a lot of information. For example, we use online drills for students and they need to receive over 90% before they move on to the next topic; they are presented in a Multiple Choice format. If the student needs to know the information more in depth or know the difference between two topics then the True/False method you described or fill-in would be more… >>>