Barry Westling

Hi Clifton:
I think there are different kinds of back-up plans. One type, is when everything planned for the day becomes unavailable either due to resources becoming accessible, broken, borrowed or missing, or electronic technology just not working. So something simple that can be pulled off a shelf, and implemmented with little preparation and very low tech can be a life saver.

Regards, Barry

Clifton Dickerson CHEP

I find it is beneficial to have a back up plan or more. You never know when things are going to go wrong.

Barry Westling

Hi Allen:
Back-up also deals with those horrible days when everything you planned for just isn't working (broken or absent equipment, copier down, etc). Having something you can pull off the shelf with little preparation and conduct your class with relevant material is very handy when that day arrives. That's when a good back-up plan will be worth it's weight in gold!

Regards, Barry

Allen Calhoun CHEP

I love to have extra assignments on hand, I hate to dumbdown a class, you need to teach to all levels.

Barry Westling

Hi Bernie:
This seems like a good plan especially if your advanced lessons require little preparation or rely on a lot of electronic or physical resources. When you need to put your back-up plan into action, it'll be because the PPT, or copier, or overheaad, or guest speaker or whatever is planned is not avaialble.

Regards, Barry

Bernie Kagen

My classes are made up of students from a wide range of background and age. The entire class must meet curtain requirements to pass, and then I have advanced lessons in practical application, and problem solving for my students that excell. The challenge keeps their interest up through the whole class.

Barry Westling

Hi Walter:
Right - we need to consider that individuals learn at different paces and operate with different learning styles. Back-up plans to cover the whole spectrum can only be helpful to the prepared instructor.

Regards, Barry