Joan Darienzo

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I like the total point system leading to percentages. Student try for better grades and it is not hard for them to figure out their standing.

Joan Darienzo

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Study skills/habits

Today alot of our students have bad study habits. They are scanners not readers in the world of information technology. I use study groups and break down the information into smaller sections, it makes it less overwheling.

Joan Darienzo

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The importance of soft skills

Soft skills make up a major portion of career success. One can have the best skills but if they have a bad attitude, or are absent alot they will not have success in the real work world.

Joan Darienzo

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A leader and class manager

You should believe in yourself, be excited about what you do and have the learning experience front and center. That is when you have their attention and focus on you, the leader and class management.

Joan Darienzo

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Rationale for learning

I believe that students need information about the path they are about to choose. I talk about the needs of our service in our field, the demand for excellence, the pride and show them examples through senarios.

Joan Darienzo

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Goals

I like to give my students goals, because they know what I expect of them right from the begining

Joan Darienzo

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Instructor as a role model

I agreed that it is important to see an instructor as a professional acting in a professional manner, therefore a role model