Barry Westling

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David, It's true, students know when their instructor is less than fully prepared for class -- and it can be an embarrassment when students begin to lose trust and respect. Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Tom, Also, sometimes a guest speaker can validate information an instructor is conveying. Seeing real life work settings can be a great motivator, and create a boost in morale. Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Janette, Great idea -- using a pretest prior to a specific topic. I would guess that instructing a topic such as dosage calculations would be so important that using every tool possible would be beneficial. Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Janette, I think it's amazing when instructors can create a learning environment where students are as excited about their training at the end of the program as they were when they enrolled. Creating excitement is certainly an admirable goal. Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Janette, Terrific! That's a creative and practical way to incorporate guest speakers into the classroom. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Jan, And besides accountability, knowing their status provides a sense of direction for what emphasis is needed and in what areas. Also, sharing information gives the instructyor an opportunity to offer assistance and encouragement. Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Mary, Yeah, that's probably a good thing. Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Jan, I believe nearly all instructors have a core curriculum they must be accountable for. Pretesting can help fine tune how we deliver our content. Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Mary, Engaging students is a daily challenge. One thing I try to keep in mind is that if students are interested, they'll pay attention. And the best way to keep their attention is by keeping their focus on the job or work they're being trained for. Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Joseph, Yeah, it's a good situation when the instructor and their profession are recognized (validated) by an guest or external source. Barry Westling