Amy, you answered your perceived question within your response. What do you tell your students do to when they do not know something? You should be working to make them feel comfortable to ask questions. Why do we as instructors feel we need to follow any different methodology? We do not! If you want to know how your students feel about how you are teaching or how you are doing as an instructor, ASK! You may be surprised how well the conversation goes. I have an assignment for you - Get a dialog going with your students and ask them how they like your methodology and what they would like to see change in the classroom to assist them in a better understanding and appreciation for the materials you are presenting to them. Report back to this forum and let us know what you discover and if you plan to make any changes based on the student feedback you receive. Thanks and we all will look forward to your feedback. James Jackson