Kimberly Hallman

Assessment is the tool that measures how well the students achieve the learner outcomes. What do you want the students to know and be able to do? Did you take into account your students' prior knowledge. Assessment should be seamless and ongoing. Are you evaluating continuously throughout the project? You will want to think of ways to assess the process as well as the product of their learning. Here are some things to remember about assessment and some resources to read about assessment. The most important element of performance assessment is engagability. To evaluate your project, you need to determine… >>>

Learning styles of students include tactile, visual and auditory. Not all teaching styles align with the specific learning styles of their students. It is unlikely for a teacher to have a classroom full of all visual learners. Therefore, it is up to educators to adjust their teaching style to cover a variety of learning styles. Meeting the needs of all learners is important Read more: Learning & Teaching Styles | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7321092_learning-teaching-styles.html#ixzz1T8o5aLki Auditory Learners Students with this style will be able to recall what they hear and will prefer oral instructions. They learn best by doing the the following: *interviewing,… >>>

Remember that students need to feel valued and welcomed. They need to know that you have an honest interest in each one of them, not only as a class, but also as individuals. • Be consistent; establish the rules and stick to them. • Consequences should be fair and consistently applied. • Be prepared for the students who will test the rules. • Do not threaten students with a consequence unless you are ready to carry it out. Students will view you as inconsistent if you fail to do what you say. • Do not be judgmental; look at each… >>>

Here are some tips I personally use for dealing with difficult students and difficult situations: • Meet privately – having an audience causes more defensiveness. • Expect that difficult situations will take time to resolve – if you feel rushed, ask to meet at a later, specific time. • Don't take things personally. Recognize that your role is to be calm and objective. (Vent later with a friend or colleague if you need to.) Use Active Listening Skills • Clarification – ask questions to clarify if you are unsure • Paraphrasing – rephrase content • Reflection – rephrase feelings •… >>>

The first day of class sets the tone for the rest of the course. To reduce students' anxiety and uncertainty, try to create a relaxed, open classroom environment conducive to inquiry and participation, and let students know what you will expect from them and what they can expect from you and the course. 1. Visit the classroom before the first meeting. 2. Build a sense of community in the classroom. 3. Address students' concerns. Set the tone for the rest of the course. 4. Greet students when they enter the classroom. 5. Start and finish class on time. Encourage questions,… >>>