Barry Westling

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Diane, Right. And I think an important key is appear for classes energized in a sincere way, and be willing to demonstrate that enthusiasm. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Diane, Yeah, when we gain trust, most other outcomes will accompany that. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Glenn, True, and I have rarely found a student who could not benefit from my attention. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Jennifer, Whenever I am able to plan a field trip, I expect their will enjoyment and anticipation, both great results of an instructional activity. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Bernadette, I think any time we ask a student a question, we are engaging them. Sometimes they way a question is asked determines the way it is answered. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Susan, The minds eye is powerful -- and seeing a real workplace setting makes for lasting memories. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Gwen, We hold our students accountable; we should adhere to at least the same standard. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Jona, This is a great activity to implement. Students often have math anxiety, and pretesting could very probably diminish some of the fears, and also make some of the instruction more easy to digest. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Syed, Right. And adding soft skills can help students keep their jobs once they obtain employment in their new careers. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Richard, Many instructors experience this frustration. I think there is merit in extra projects or assignments if extra points are not the purpose. Sometimes students want to go above and beyond the minimum. Barry Westling