I have learned so much in preparation for my first day of teaching. One main component I will utilize is providing a variety of teaching methods to my lectures. As a student too, that is important to me to keep me interested and focused on the topic at hand.

We, as educators must have our students in mind at all times during class time and the time they are in school. Every detail we take care of, every new idea we implement, every extra minute we spend with our students will make a positive impact on them. Never give up on them. They are at SCI because they need our help to guide them through their education and provide them with not only book knowledge, but more importantly life knowledge. We are their guiding light to help them succeed at school and in their careers.

Enforce how important are the learning objectives on the board, review at the begining and end of class, and apply them to real life experience or case study.

Effective Teaching Strategies has given me a clearer introspective and understanding of effective teaching strategies. How I wish I read this prior to me first didactic experience.

It's important for the students to know and network with classmates because they might just have them in other classes. I create group projects for a class grade also, to establish interaction since the very beginning of their first term to allow them the opportunity to create study groups, outside help and maybe assist one and other with transportation issues.    

I love creating an atmosphere of intellectual safety in the classroom by disarming normal student apprehensions: peer judgement, incorrect answers, penalties for different attitudes.  It allows me to gain their trust as an impartial mediator of the content.  Equally important to my efforts is to have a clear message for the lecture, which is especially important when an active discussion happens with the class.  I find that I spend a lot of time trying to distill my message as much as possible to make make message have a greater impact and to give more time for discussion.

I have inserted power point slides that include questions based on what we have just covered.  This is done several times through out the PP lecture, great for those visual learners!  For instance: we just covered blood flow through the heart and body. Questions on the next slide would include "which vessel carries de oxygenated blood to the heart?" Then list the vessels, and students answer.  The answer is then highlighted with the next click and also a visual.   Or "what is the goal for the body to use compensatory mechanisms to keep blood flowing?"  next slide is the… >>>

This couse has shown me method of reinforcement for my students that have English as a second language

We are creating competency checklists for our students to help them gain proficiency and confidence in the skills they are learning.  Focus on the higher level thinking is a big part of these competency checklists.

I always enjoy the classes! The information is well-organized to enhance my learning and to give me what I need to teach the students. I will definitely utilize this information in my practice.

I plan on utilizing the information learned in this module to strengthen my teaching techniques and focus on specific learning styles that will help my students reach optimal success. 

I like to give specific expamples of experiences in the cosmetology industry to help the students learn through my past problems and accomplishments

Having an extremely knowlegible student presents a challege in keeeping him/her motivated. One method I use is to have that student help other students who are having problems, which in turn keeps the knowlegible student motivated by allowing him/her to show their knowledge.

I would say that using open questions can bring a new level to the learning enviroment. I like that these types of question open the door for other student to want to give their input. 

I will return to, and retake, this ED101 course if and when I have an opportunity to teach didactically in a classroom. I will need to brush up on how to organize a syllabus, construct lesson plans, and introduce myself and create a safe classroom environment. I will want to refamiliarize myself to the methods of content delivery and types of learning. I currently instruct in a lab setting only, so my focus is on clinic protocol, clinical skills assessment, process of care, and documentation. I instruct this in a live clinical/laboratory setting and am currently not responsible for lecture… >>>

My wisdom, best practices, action plans, and successes!!!  Well, much success for me depends on the reflection of the students.  I have tried many different types of lectures and have gotten much feedback.  I try to meet each and every student where they are but I am finding it difficult to sustatain.  I am now focusing my attention on the majority and encouraging the other students to see me personally to fill in the gaps.  Teaching is a challenge -- I am a type A person and I want to be successful in ALL that I do.  When one student is… >>>

I can now blend my years of experience with my new knowledge.  These will make me more productive and creative in the field. 

I am now thinking about how to plan for the needs of the classroom on a particular day. I believe that I've exerted some flexibility with my plans, but this mainly involves removing content based upon time. I want to continue polling and assessing what students need more of and less of. I also want to have a few different options prepared.

The day after information has been a ask the students different types of questions (OPEN & Closed).  Random students are asked questions and given 8 Seconds to respond.  They enjoy this and it seems to improve test Scores.

A great experience.