raymond spillers

raymond spillers CHEP

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ED110,time and stress management for instructors

to me, my logic seems to apply to the first quiz. I would only add that personalities have not been discussed or even mentioned. I think everyones logic has to do with their individual personalities as they relate to the subject. what is important or logical to one may not belogical to another.

raymond spillers CHEP

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learning hurdles

some students seem to be disadvantaged, not because of a learning disability as such, but rather because they have not been held accountable in previous educational classes and they are not prepared and ready to participate in the class subject they are enrolled in, holding hands and baby sitting has been getting them by so far and they expect this to continue and be giving a passing grade earned or not. trade schools are no exception to this. we need to quit baby sitting and obligate the students to belly up to the bar and accept responsibility for their actions… >>>

raymond spillers CHEP

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ELL in trade schools

I find it best to use hands on practical examples of the subject matter in conjunction with keeping the lecture portion of the class at a basic level, baby steps and drawings. as opposed to long winded verbage,big words and complex explinations. KISS/ keep it simple stupid works for me.

raymond spillers CHEP

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student groups

I always establish student groups, generally three groups of 6 to 10 students, for class size of 18 t0 30 students. these groups are for the most part utilized in conjunction with simulated practical hands on field represenative projects. competition between the assigned groups creates an enthusiasam not exhibited in normal classroom activities. every student within the individual groups are obligated to belly up to the bar and participate at the level they are capable of.

raymond spillers CHEP

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instructor versus student participation

I find it difficult to stay on point when lecture is long winded due to irrelavent questions outside of the discussed topic. students seem to have a way of sidetracking the lecture material when they become bored. more breaks between subject matter and or hands on examples for better representation of the subject appear to correct this situation and after the break or presentation change the class appear to be more focused?.

raymond spillers CHEP

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evaluations of students

I more or less agree with the content detailed in this lesson. However, I am not confident that it needs to be as complicated as detailed with so many versions of evaluation. I like the point system, IE: 100 points per test and the test results in my mind detail what the students were able to learn from the lessons presented in the class. I do agree that extra points can be earned for student participation in the class, homework etc. I also feel that points should be deducted for poor attendance, tardiness and non participation, as this puts forth… >>>

raymond spillers CHEP

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keeping students interested

It is often necessary to speak of actual field experiences, hypothetic or actual. particularly problamatic situations, cause and effect insidents that may have taken place. and what is or could be a solution to these situations. make it a game and work it out with the class in groups. see who has the best solutions and why?.

raymond spillers CHEP

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field trips

Field trips are most productive, if/when they are related to the subject that is being taught prior to the field trip exposure. after the fact field trips are often scheduled out of sync with the classroom training. what are your thoughts on this?.

raymond spillers CHEP

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experience versus capability

many instructors are very capable academically but have limited field or work experience in their particular field. Student's seem to recognize these traits and pick up on them. how do we handle questions like? IE: how long have you been working in this field?. What is your background, are you a qualified journeyman etc, etc. in this field?

raymond spillers CHEP

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assessment

semi interesting seeing how to assess results.