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Latoya Williams
Latoya Williams

teacher evaluations

teachers need to evaluate themselves to ensure proper learning is taking place.
Francis Gebert
Francis Gebert

Guest speakers

I use guest speakers only when applicable. I use them for several reasons 1. They have a different perspective on a subject than many, 2. They often bring a new sense of excitment to the subject that makes that topic more meaningful for my students.
Tremayne Simpson
Tremayne Simpson

Implementing Learning Taxonomy

How will you use Learning Taxonomy to create lesson plans for your class? What factors or assessments will you use to predict when your students are ready to handle “higher-level” assignments?
Tremayne Simpson
Tremayne Simpson

Student Input

Do you allow your students to provide input for lesson plan revisions? If so, how do you regulate their suggestions?
Tremayne Simpson
Tremayne Simpson

Time Management

What time management strategies do you use to ensure that you are “keeping pace” with your lesson plans?
Tremayne Simpson
Tremayne Simpson

Student Learning Styles

How are you able to effectively create lesson plans that adhere to the various learning styles of your students?
Tracey Crispell
Tracey Crispell CHEP

Having a back up plan

Having a back up an ensures that you are always prepared for class even when the unexpected happens. It shows that you have total control of your classroom.
Tracey Crispell
Tracey Crispell CHEP

oranized

Students know when you are not prepared and organized for class. They feel like you care when you are organized
Robert Luckenbaugh
Robert Luckenbaugh

Testing

Testing should be a gauge of understanding and not a scorecard.
Robert Luckenbaugh
Robert Luckenbaugh

Fluidity

The point of this module is becoming increasingly repetitive. Remain fluid and success will come. Remain rigid and invite failure - yours!
Robert Luckenbaugh
Robert Luckenbaugh

Match Our Students

The method delivery must match the students! As teachers we must be fliud as the material is static.
Robert Luckenbaugh
Robert Luckenbaugh

Know Thy Student

This should match the types of learners. Know thy student and follow with the instructional methods that succeed for them!
Robert Luckenbaugh
Robert Luckenbaugh

Teacher types

I hate to sound like the zen master but any teacher worth their salt should know thy self before trying to teach.
Kundukisa Nyodi
Kundukisa Nyodi

Glazed Looks

Glazed looks from students will cue the instructor to a great deal of information about whether or not the instructional strategy being employed is working or not. If that happens, switching plans is the way to go.
Kundukisa Nyodi
Kundukisa Nyodi

Test Phobia

How to deal with some students who are very knowledgeable, and who can demonstrate good understanding of the material covered in class, but are unable to score high on a test for some reason?
Khaison Reed
Khaison Reed

Goals

The best way to set goals for career college students.
J WRIGHT
J WRIGHT

Awarding extra credit points

Extra credit points should be awarded to reward students for going over and above the requirements of the class not to simply boost grades. J. E. wright
Srey Man
Srey Man

"I'm upset because you gave me bad grade!"

I get this from student from time to time. Several students, after receiving a bad grade fail to see that it was their performance that earned them the grade and not the instructors fault. They fail to see collectively that sucking up to the instructor doesn't change the fact that they handed in homework late or did poorly on exams. Having strict and structered syllabi helps the student understand why they earned the grade they did when this happens.
Kundukisa Nyodi
Kundukisa Nyodi

PowerPoint Slides and chalk/board

The combination of powerpoint slides with just a few bullet points on them and the employment of chalk and board seem to be very effective
Kundukisa Nyodi
Kundukisa Nyodi

Being Organized and Motivated

showing enthusiasm, excitement and good preparation motivates students.Motivated students tend to reciprocate the favor by being respectful and attentive.