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Sara Seraj
Sara Seraj

encouraging quieter students

Hi, how would you encourage quieter students who frequently decline participating in group discussions?
Ryan Legan
Ryan Legan

Teaching all learning styles or not?

I think it's good to expose each student to all types of learning styles in order for everyone to understand the course material. The other option for smaller intimate class size is to present the material to each student in their own learning style. This obviously will not work with larger classes, but it may nuture those students in the small classes to achieve their goals better in the real world.
EKG/Phlebotomy Instructor
EKG/Phlebotomy Instructor

New Instructors

Does anyone have pointers on teaching for the first time?
Robert Gamache
Robert Gamache

Active Learning

I am always looking for new methods to enhance active learning in the classroom. I like anything that involves small group preparation, student research and presentation of their findings, and anything that encourages them to excel on their own and think critically. Beyond the games and small group discussions that many of us do, does anyone have a gem to share with us?
felicia white
felicia white

Developing as an Instructor

Being prepared for lessons, taking the necessary continuing education classes as often as they're offered.
Tameeka Smith
Tameeka Smith

Stimulation

At my institution we are required to lecture 15 minutes then a hand-on activity for 15 minutes (preferably a group assignment). I have noticed that this is effective but can cause distractions depending on the group which you may have. For those that have used groups discussions, which is more effective, working in pairs or 3s.
Tameeka Smith
Tameeka Smith

learning

As educators, learning in ongoing. Should we be looked down upon if we are unable to answer a specific question. I am aware that no one knows everything. But working within todays society people are judgmental, especial to those that have titles.
james murphy
james murphy

Learning disabilities

I find it helps to work with them one on one sometimes, while still envolving others.
Tartesa preston
Tartesa preston

Providing good education to the students

It is very important for the instructor to know the course material to provide the best knowledge to there student.
Dinesh Patel
Dinesh Patel CHEP

open question

According to my experience Open Questions are good only while teaching if you ask in Test,students don't like it.
Melvin Norris
Melvin Norris

First Class Meeting

The first class meeting is important because this meeting sets the tone for how things are going to flow. The instructor-student relationship is imperative for student success.
Craig Thornton
Craig Thornton

Esaay test

Would you use an Essay test for someone going for a commercial license?
Jacki Piva
Jacki Piva

Handling the Know It All Student

Some students insist they know more than you do. Or they have a better situation tpo discuss than you do. What do you do for that student?
Richard Smith
Richard Smith CHEP

Open ended questions

Open ended question are great! I enjoy using them because it makes the student think. Part of my job is to make the student apply themselves and open ended questions are the way to do so.
Melvin Norris
Melvin Norris

Clear Goals and Objectives

Clear goals and objectives guide a course from start to finish for students to participate in the fullness of the course experience.
Craig Thornton
Craig Thornton

Questions

How many questions on average should I have on hand, just incase no one has any questions?
Melvin Norris
Melvin Norris

Student Motivation

Truly understanding your student population is the key for successful student motivation. Having a sense of their learning styles and issues that may plague them from doing their best is what we as professionals must be tuned in on.
Craig Thornton
Craig Thornton

Learning style

Is it possible for a student to have difficulty learning, if they are classified under one of the four learning styles?
Erika Donaldson
Erika Donaldson

Difficulty with students that have language barriers

What is the best way to instruct a class that has majority of English learners and then a student that has trouble understanding lectures due to language barriers?
Craig Thornton
Craig Thornton

lecturing style

How long should it take, on average, should I be able to decide what lecturing stlye works? All students are different, how do I decide on a common ground?