Mark Miller

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this is a question that students ask a great deal. i think this is best to always remember to refer to the "expert" employees in their areas.

Mark Miller

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not guessing at information

i believe that this is very important. this is the reason team work is so crucial. when admissions representatives are touring students, department chair must be willing to participate and present aspect of the program as well to ensure accuracy of information.

Mark Miller

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developing a plan

I have had a number of students with various learning and physical challenges. In each case, I work to identify quickly those students who may need assistance. We usually spend an hour together and come up with a plan to approach the material. Usually more time and a very wholistic approach to the learning process works best.

Mark Miller

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Bi-lingual, Bi-dialect

In class, I often work with students to remember that there is a difference between the way we speak and write and the way we do so at home. This seems to lessen a "critical" impact. I even use myself as an example. I have a strong Southern twang/drawl when I am around family and friends, but in the workplace (classroom) I use standard English. I have also used Spanish when tutoring students as a lead in to English, getting them to understand the concepts first in Spanish, then leading them to explain the same concepts to me back in… >>>

Mark Miller

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student groups

In my specific program, team work is essential and will be part of the work dynamic experienced by the student. I begin group work on the first day of class and continue throughout the term.

Mark Miller

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moving in the classroom

I move around the class room constanty while lecturing. I also move throughout the entire room, front to back, side to side. The improvement in understanding and attentiveness shows results in the grades.

Mark Miller

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Open Book Exams

My biggest difficulty here is the subject of open book exams. I, for the most part, do not ever use open book exams, except in very few circumstances. One example would be when a professional skills involves using reference materials to complete tasks.

Mark Miller

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Teaching Theoretical Classes

I believe that when a class involves a tremendous amount of theory, it is very important that various examples of how the theories are applied in actual work settings should be a significant component to the lecture and class discussion. I also believe that it should be an important part of testing on the subject.

Mark Miller

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field trip

I really have not used field trips, though I would certainly like to implement this aspect in the classroom. I am going to look at starting field trips to those agencies that sponser our externships.

Mark Miller

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not following through with what you have said

Structure and consistency have always been important in my classrooms. I learned long time ago that if I do not follow through with everything that I have said, i.e. "quiz tomorrow," the results have been horrid.