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Pamela O\'Dwyer

Location: saint petrsburg, fl.

About me

I am a Instructor at a Medical University and have been for 4 years. I enjoy the challange. I like learning and being able to share information that helps the classroom and the students. We are going into a very diverse world and will need new tools to operate. I like spending time with my 2 dogs Franky and Kylie and I am myself a student at St. Pete. College persuing my BS. I am a busy girl......

Interests

fishing, music, florida sunshine

Skills

i am a rma 35 years in the field and owned my own clinic.

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Adult Learners

I agree with you. I work for a medical school and we teach the skills and what they need to know for the job. My learners are all different and they respond to different ways of teaching. I try and implicate all styles and then some. They love supprise and I like giving it to them and watching them do well and grow into healthy adults.

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Material

Material is outlined and we follow a grid. I set mine up in order for the entire mod. so I know what I am doing the next day. I keep a log book for all I have done and a calendar to keep track of tests and quizzes. Organization is the key. P O'Dwyer

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Standards

Learning objectives and standards is a task in itself. Bringing someone in a world they have not lived is like learning to walk again. You have to have patience and always reach a hand out for them to hold onto. P O'Dwyer

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Lesson Plan

My book must go with my skills. When I am teaching the heart we are learning ekg's and doing them. Making the plan so everything compliments each other is a very useful tool. When you get to many things in the pot it does not taste like soup anymore. Keep it simple not pressure. P O'Dwyer

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Lesson Plan

I think all the time of different ways to introduce material. Sometimes in a crossword at the opening of class or a word search. I plan with my syllabus as I have other classes that take place during the semester. Keeping on course and making sure I cover everything for that day is very important to me. I do board work as well as power point and hands on skills. That is all planned in time increments as to make sure all is done at the end of the day. I like to give a heads up on the next… >>>

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Learning Process

A hard process for some because we are all so different. My students have been out of school for a long time so getting that process going is sometimes tough. I start slow with one chapter and skills building to 2 a week. Seeing the light go on is such a fulfilling thing and knowing they get it. Learning to study sometimes needs some instruction and I try and do that and use examples. What ever it takes I will do my best to make it happen for my kids. Everyone deserves a chance at a life they can be… >>>

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Quiz Me

I give a lot of quizzes and with anatomy I give sections of the body to color and write in the word parts-medical. I do review and give them a heads up for when the test is coming. I do multi media where I may show a heart transplant and then we talk about it. It gives them a chance to use their medical terminology. I also do tutor my slower ones and help them with spelling. What other methods do others use for retention? P O'Dwyer

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Student Needs

Finding out what works it the key and that is learning your students and knowing what they need to succeed. I like giving playdo and having them sculpt something they like to do. Watching them work so hard on a small project is a great thing. Getting that same attitude built into skills and giving praise is a good thing. Socioeconomic status changes things a bit as well as diversity. One child may need more praise and attention where another likes to stand alone. Its finding the key to every lock....Do you have a special task? P O'Dwyer

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We Are Different

When class comes together it is so nice to have a diverse set of people. They all think different and they all learn different. So your job is to pull out your teaching bag and use all the tools you have. I like to pair my bright stars with my lower beamers when it comes to skills. The stars like showing instruction and it give them the confidence they need to move on into a great job. My beamers move slowly but are able to catch on and learn from doing and feeling. I think behind a desk is for… >>>

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How To Retain That Important Information

I try to help my kids by feedback in the classroom. Even when we are in lab I am questioning them about the instruments they are using and what they are for. Keeping that constant thought going on is a wonderful thing and it is fun like a game. Being bored is the worst so you must be creative and share your knowledge. P O'Dwyer

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