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David, This is a great method for the first day of class. I have a similar method and ask the students to highlight key words in the learning objectives of each individual assignment. Once they review all of their assignments, they can clearly see the alignment of course goals. Tremayne Simpson

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Understanding Learning Objectives

James, I agree. The verbiage for learning objectives is "general", in order to provide the instructor with viable options to assist the students in obtaining them. With each individual assignment, lecture or demonstration, the instructor can further clarify the learning objective and attained skill set. Tremayne Simpson

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Understanding Learning Objectives

Carol, I agree with you and Stephen. It is important that the students understand the "synergy" of course content as they pertain to the learning objectives. This is an ongoing task that must be illustrated to the students, each day of the course, through activities and lectures. Tremayne Simpson

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Understanding Learning Objectives

Carol, How do you proceed in situations where it is difficult to assess (i.e. difficult to test or create an assignment) a particular learning objective? Tremayne Simpson

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Student Input

Carol, Do you have a specific method for attaining student feedback in your courses, other than standard course reviews? Tremayne Simpson

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Student Input

Carol, I also follow this method, in regards to student feedback. It is important to have flexability with course lesson plans, so that there can be opportunities for revision. Tremayne Simpson

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Documenting Your Lesson Plans

Julie, This is a great observation. Sometimes instructors only focus on what "works" in a lesson plan and spend less time focusing on the items that did not "work". At the end of each of my class sessions, I perform a "self critique", in that I review my notes to see how I can explain a concept more effectively for the next time. Tremayne Simpson

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Documenting Your Lesson Plans

Larry, Do you and your fellow instructors collaborate and create standardized curricula for your courses? Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Krista, What is your course of action if you run out of time, during a class session? Tremayne Simpson

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Student Learning Styles

Julie, These are great methods for adhering to multiple learning styles. What methods of assessment do you use, to adhere to the multiple learning styles? Tremayne Simpson