Guest Facilitator Satrohan Mangal

Linda: I share your sentiments about being a top notch Instructor. I want to comment on thelast paragraph of your response. Some students in this course claimed that the the effort is just about the same; others claim it is more. I guess students attestations are correlated to their individual situations. My opinion is that it definitely takes more effort to successfully execute the kinds of transactions you have mentioned with students. In a traditional classroom environment, it is easier to do these things. Continuous dialogue, proper speech, right choice of words, right tone and effective intonations yield wonderful results.… >>>

Sylvia: we all begin somewhere; but with diligence, persistence, perseverance, and a willingness to learn, most of us make it. I began my career in Education as a school teacher in the Elementary Primary School I attended in my village when I was 17 years old---without any teacher training. I can say, all I did was "dish-out" information. This became very apparent after I completed my University Degrees. But those children needed me then. I was committed to not only them but their parents who would come to my doorstep or meet me at social gatherings to inquire about thier… >>>

Acknowledged, Paula. The factors you have mentioned that you want to consider to ensure that you meet your students' needs are definitely worthwhile. I do not comprehend your learning situation; nevertheless, here are some suggestion I would like to make without knowing whether they could be implemented or at which point they could be implemented. 1. A well designed survey sent out to students immediately after they register for your course can yield the kinds of information you require to identify what type of learners they are and what thier specific needs and expectations are. 2. Administering a well constructed… >>>