I have yet to see any 2 classes be alike. I have learned that I have to modify each learning session according to the type of students that I have. This helps the students to be successful in the classroom. Also Identifying learning styles can help me plan the course.

Even after teaching for almost 3 years there are new things that I am learning to incorporate in the classroom in order for the students to be successful.

There seem to be so many things to remember as an instructor. The most important thing for myself is to know the students are learning the content and that they can apply what they have learned in their field.

Students are not always aware of their dominate learning style. Consider conducting a learning style self-assessment of students. Initiate class discussion of learning style differences. For group-work assignments, ensure that each group include a diversity of learning styles so students can help each other learn. This will help students see the class members as a self-help, cohesive learning community. Professor David Demko, PhD Concorde - Jacksonvile, Florida djdemko@concorde.edu

Any suggestons on retaining students?

I find it very difficult to grasp and maintain the students attention during lecture. The subject I teach can be a very dry portion of their overall 20 months here at our college. There is very little "hands on" training during this period, therefore we have a fairly low retention rate through this time. But because of the type of training, the students must complete my portion first before they can move on to the "fun" part of learning. Any suggestions on ways to possibly improve this?

Syllabus is one of the most important hand out.. and on the first day I will making sure to explaine clearly what the expectations, policies, and requirements for the course.

I think during lecture if we are useing texbook to adding some more info that will be more effective for student to take there mind from bouring lecture for a few minutes...and the same time get more info.

These three roles Model, Manager, Motivator. I see most of instructors including me we were following the same footsteps and help us to build our confidence to help our students and enjoy it

What do I do if I have a student none wants to work with due to there personality? Knowing that it's gonna be an issue in an active learning environment?

I completely grasp the concepts and necessities of teaching students on ALL levels of their own learning. However, the issue I am facing is more focused toward the Kinesthetic learner. I am finding it difficult to come up with physical activities for my Anatomy & Physiology Medical Assisting class. As we all know, there are numerous websites out there, however they are more focused on middle school and high school age ranges, not college/continued learning ages. I did some brainstorming with previous colleagues/classmates of my own and came up with an idea for teaching the heart. I want them to label it's complex components, all sections/valves/nodes/etc, incorporating the blood flow of oxygenated and deoxygenated as well. I'm actually going to have them label it all out on the clinical floor using labels and white board markers. Aside from that I am at a standstill. I just find that there really isn't much out there in the means of websites that might give me age appropriate ideas. Has anyone else come up against this? Have you faced the class, knowing the information yet stuck on how to physically integrate it? Where do you suggest I look for age appropriate (students range from 18-50 years of age) activities? Do YOU have any activities you like to do that you might think are helpful? And please, NO jeopardy! :)

I am new to teaching, so I am probably over doing my planning a bit, just to make sure I completely understand the lectured material. I try to be as interactive as possible.

ELL students have always been a challenge. I have gained new knowledge through this module on how to help the ELL student succeed. The concept of concrete examples were really helpful to me.

great input to know about types of test

I show that being in a dress shirt and dress pants doesn't make me any different then the students. That they can utilize their potential if they do the work and meet expectations.

i try to plan interactive activities to engage the students. students get bored easily, particularly new-age younger ones. and i find it's best to keep them on their toes mentally.

i have a less formal approach to teaching. i'm young, in my mid-20s and don't like to be super formal. the students and i have a mutual respect, so long as the work gets done.

Useful to know these ideas

Ways to improve instructor's skills

As an instructor, our job is to find the most effective way to deliver material to our students. Some students have different learning styles. I work in a technology based classroom, so most of my students are tactile learned- they learn by doing. Some are more visual, others auditory. The key to being successful is finding the best route to effective learning.