Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Amy, Relating important information in an interesting or humorus way is usually memorable, because students can usually relate. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Carole, Trust and respect are earned, and difficult to regain if lost due to poor preparation. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

De Yonna, Very effective and simple technique. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Setting up a grading system

Malinda, I try to put the greatest percentage weight on what I feel are the components that best measure learning. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Larissa, I've found these can be among the most motivational experiences, memorable for a lifetime. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Nancy, Essay could be done as a homework assignment, and perhaps, more weight put on homework as a grading component. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

De Yonna, Yes, I think good back up plans are an excellent way to assure we will be able to meet the daily objectives, one way or another. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Brenda, No doubt, students see when a less than fully prepared instructor fumbles about in class, and that can lessen the students level of interest. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Jean, Great! This demonstrates the power some learning methods have. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Rosalie, Yes, and activities that motivate students have lasting and memorable results. Barry Westling