Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Ali, Great example of understanding where student's beginning skills are in order to take them to the next step in their learning. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Using pretests as planning tools

Diane, Yes, it's a planning tool for instructors. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Selecting instructional media

Diane, Involving students in choosing media can also be a creative and rewarding instructional experience. Sometimes, we can discover excellent teaching aids solely because we are willing to experiment with ideas produced by students. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Goal of educating students

Ali, Readiness to work certainly must be among the larger outcomes we are seeking for our graduates. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Virginia, Creating a vision for a hoped for area of interest is sort of like icing on the cake, where being exposed to a variety of work settings or employment opportunities contributes to fine tuning and discorvery of career areas that will be sustained, long lasting, and satisfying. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Namisha, Another outcome is increased vision about work opportunities. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Ali, Another "voice", or change of routine nearly always brings focus, attention, and added interest that can lead to involvement and participation in the instructional portions of class sessions. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Understanding yourself as an instructor

Virginia, Great observation and summary. These lessons are useful only to the degree that a participant is willing to apply the ideas and sentiments expressed in the modules and participant posts. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Using a teaching journal

Dianne, I often observe student action, my responses, and reflect on what and why things go as they do. Since these are mine only notes, I feel I can be totally honest because I realize if I want something to change I have to be able to accurately define it. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

Discussion Comment

Developing instructional backup plans

Peggy, It's interesting that students relate to and find interest in stories. Sharing past experiences, both good and bad, or situations and circumstances helps keep attention and focus, and may drive home a point as good as a formal lecture could provide. Barry Westling