Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Sue, Sounds like you have a good handle on students attention. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

IDA-MAY, I think diversity in personality is helpful, as long as the students appreciate the instructors intent is to effective in the instructional process. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Dennis, Yes, students want to feel their instructor is ready for every class, and this conveys confidence. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Being a student-centered instructor

Aleatha, Sure, like our kids, each is different, and their needs differ as well. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Berenice, And I feel this also gives us an opportunity to recognize good work, and offer encouragement to those that need additional attention. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Sue, Right. Few graduates will sustain their employment with behavioral, punctuality, or attitude issues. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

Sue, This is sound advice, and I'm sure your students appreciate your honesty and sincerity. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Heather, I tweak my courses nearly every time. Many times, a brief pretest does give me some idea of the level my class is performing at. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Heather, Yep, we've got to "walk the talk" if our credibility is to be gain and respected. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Betsy, I believe students do look to their instructors as role models. They may not be consistent in following our lead, but that is no excuse for us not to be. Barry Westling