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Ted Black
Ted Black

The accerlated learning enviorment

Being that our program is just 30 weeks in duration,and considered an accelerated program, it is critical that the student attend all scheduled classes.
Sirisha Gadapa
Sirisha Gadapa

Safety concerns in Lab

Most of the severe accidents in laboratory are resulted because of negligence to follow them in regular basis. Sometimes trained independent student workers are also responsible for any accidental situations, for example- turning off the flame on bunsen burner but not the gas knob, improper chemical disposal,spillage in pouring concentrated acids etc. Please provide your ideas and suggestions to prevent these situations to happen.
Arisa Rice
Arisa Rice

Keeping Students Focus

Students are tried at the end of a day, providing students with hands on activities will engage them and keep them focus.
Arisa Rice
Arisa Rice

MEETING THE CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME

meeting a class for the first time is exciting for me. I model the high expectation i have for the group.
Arisa Rice
Arisa Rice

Plannimg Curriculum

Planning curriculum is the interesting part of the task of conveying information to students.
Arisa Rice
Arisa Rice

Motivating Students

Students enjoy projects, they have the opportunity to research, convey and showcase what they have learn. I have discovered that Projects motivate my students.
Kyle McManus
Kyle McManus

Time Management

I am new to teaching, but I am concerned about time management. I understand that each class will not flow the same and that not every student will be able to take in the information the same way. How do I balance my time if a majority of the class requires more attention to understand the content?
Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones

Using a Plan of Study

I make sure that I make a Plan of Study or Teaching Outline to make sure that I stay on schedule during the quarter, and to make sure I cover the required material on the syllabus.
Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones

Pop Quizes

I use pop quizes to gague if they are getting what I am teaching to assess them. I helps me to back up or move forward with the class and helps set the pace.
Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones

Classroon Questions and Discussion

I ask question to the students while I am teaching. It gets them involved and engaged in the learning process. I al so will stop and allow open discussions about a certain topic to allow them to learn from each other and not just me.
Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones

Understanding learning styles

I try to observe how the students respond to different ways I give them the material in the course. This helps me to identify their learning styles and adjust as needed. Does this work for some of you guys, or do you do it this way?
Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones

Powerpoint review and testing

I have had great feedback on using test reviews using Powepoint, what about some you guys?
Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts

Learning in a shop enviorment

Prior to getting hands on practice, we lecture , demo and discuss the tasks at hand. It is difficult to reach all students due to differant learning styles. I try to break items down to the pure basics and let those who need more input ask their questions. I can always tell who puts in the effort to learn a subject when we get to practice lab. I then target those who don't really understand the subject matter for one on one teaching/learning.
Biftu Ali
Biftu Ali

Learning Disability

Dealing with more than one student with learning disability, allowing them enough time is the most effective support system that helped them succeed. The first step is identifying which student has learning disability.
Emma Tan
Emma Tan

I thought I knew it all...I was damned wrong.....

After taking up this course, my whole perspective of know it all attitude changed. I learned and understood what active learning and teaching is all about....I am just excited to apply what I have laerned
Biftu Ali
Biftu Ali

Language Barrier

Language barrier affects those who speak English as a second language. That being said,it is crucial that Instructor assissts these students by breaking information down to the simplest form. Using example, providing visual description of what has been discussed will really boost their learning.
Paul Montano
Paul Montano

ED101

Lesson Plan, content, instructional goals, delivery methods. Perfect. Be well prepared, be someone that each student can connect with. Let them know, what they learn today is what they need in their futures...
Biftu Ali
Biftu Ali

Organizing students into a group

Organizing students into a group can be chanllenging. After trying to have student self-grouping, which did not turn out so good. I found random grouping to be very effective for the most part. When few students don't seem to be happy, I encourage them by connecting this to a real life exprience situations redirect them.
Biftu Ali
Biftu Ali

Eye Contact

I found making a direct eye contact with each and every student during lecture not only keeps students engaged, but also helps me find out what is going on in the classroom. For instance, I see those students who have a tendency to exihibit disruptive behavior duing eye contact.
Paul Montano
Paul Montano

ED101

Creating the Syllabus is something each instructor should do. By creating the syllabus, it give you the ability to understand what is in it, how to instruct by it, etc... The students appreciate how much we understand it.