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I am sorry, maybe my response was too vague. I attempt to describe how I reiterate to students so I understand or confirm they are retaining the information. I reiterate the information taught by utilizing my on the job experience and past scenarios I dealt with while a staff person prior to managment. I usually do not incorporate games to learning material. However, I just started recently when a publisher provided a website on how to create crossword puzzle by just plugging in the material from the book. Now I see the benefit of utilizing different resources to get the… >>>

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crossword puzzles

crossword puzzles are great as an ice breaker as well. However, I did not know there was a software until the publisher sent me to the website. this is a great tool for learning and studying words and their meaning.

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what game is best to use

games are great to use because it gets everyone involved, but my concern is some students will become to competitive in the game as though the game is more serious than answering the questions correctly. How do you make others feel at ease when they are not comfortable with sports?

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Reiterate

I reiterate information over and over, because I believe that when you give the same information over again but in different formats, students will retain it better. In addition, it allow them to make reference to the everyday scenarios.

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Testing material

I prefer to use standardize test, as long as it covers the material I covered in my lectures. I actually take the standardize test prior to me giving it out so that I know the material on the test is something we covered in class. However, I prefer to not use T/F questions because it is either or and does not provide how much the students comprehended.

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Evaluating students progress

How do you evaluate a students progress beside testing them on the material discussed. How do you assess their knowledge of the material unless you include short answer questions, otherwise multiple choice is a process of elimination.

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How to keep students engaged

I begin to provide stories about specific topics when I see students are looking bored and drifting off. I start asking them questions about the topic at hand and request feedback.

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Learning style

I obtain my learning style and teaching style through trial and error while managing staff. I learned people are different and they have different skill sets. Students like employees learn at different styles, which means you have to address them by what is best for them to receive what you are teaching them.

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Teaching Style

I seek out resources from the publisher or I read ahead and create my own power point. I believe in visualization. I think it is another tool students can reference when studying and/or comprehending the material that is being discussed. It also give them an idea of what points are important from the lecture or specifically the chapter.

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What classes is best

It is best to meet with a counselor prior to starting any courses. This way you can get an idea if the course will best fit your overall career agenda