Vonda Reed

I was happy to see the variety of lecture and other delivery formats, but was expecting more diverese pedagogical techniques.  I would like to recommend Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Educational Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success by Major, Harris & Zakrajsek. It's a great book that not only contains various lecture methods but reading strategies, peer teaching, graphic organizers and more.   

I enjoyed reading the material!  I could definintely relate to the REFOCUS section as it relates to my students instead of me.  Around mid-term, I notice my students look tired and most of them are, so I make sure that I add that extra support to encourage them to especially recognize and commit to "see it through!" 

I find that when you let students know that you care by asking how they are doing or just having a general conversation with them, they seem more relaxed and work harder in your classes.