Patti,
I'm a true believer in student centered instruction. I'm fortunate and appreciative that I have the autonomy to modify and make adjustment to my classes in order to meet student needs. But even in more structured programs or classes, creative instructors can usually find ways to meet students needs. One simple way is to plan regular informal chats that give some indication where students have been and to a degree, what their capabilities are.
Barry Westling
