Barry Westling

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Cynthia, Students need direction. Sharing grade information helps steer them in the best direction for optimal results. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Cynthia, More advantageous is good pretests help the instructor decide where, when, and to place more (or less) emphasis. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Cynthia, More senses, better retention of information. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Christopher, Exactly right. Pretests are a great planning tool for the instructor. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Donna, You bet, we owe our students our time, attention, and effort. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Christopher, You bring up some very good points. There are several different types of learning styles just as there are several different teaching styles. Part of being an effective teacher is learning to teach to all learning styles to help increase students' success. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Donna, Very true. We need to be concerned with how we can be a tool to help students get from point A to point B. Getting students on the same page as the instructor can be both a challenge and a triumph. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Christopher, I think students are creature of habit and routine. In fact, they thrive when they know what's expected and are given the resources to do something with it. That atmosphere just doesn't happen by itself, it takes solid planning and organization. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Sharline, Most students are like a sponge when they see and hear about exciting aspects of the career training they've committed to. And the ability to ask specific questions from someone other than their instructor is a plus. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Cynthia, I agree. We don't have to be the sole deliverer of all information. In fact, the more students learn on their own, the more they're likey to retain and apply in their professional careers. Barry Westling