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Trina Morgan

Different Learning Styles

I think that it is important to know the different learning styles of the students. I like the idea of assessing the students prior to class to know what style works for them.

Cristian Adasme

simulations effectiveness

I think simulations are a great way to create real life situations for learning. However, I think they need to be tied up to some kinda accountability or consequence for not meeting the goal, otherwise students think its just a game and nothing will come out of them

gayle verhine

What to do?

I understand and am delighted with my student's desire to get to the "meat and potatoes" of the course, but what is the best way to engage them on the classes that are not as exciting to them, such as English or Math?

Cristian Adasme

Shocking statement!

many times when I start to lose my group, i say a few shocking statements, something outrageous, but related to the topic. It could be something simple as...admitting what I did wrong In banquets, I started my class by talking about thet first time I did everything wrong..by the book, and I notice I immediately get their attention.

cecilia roberts CHEP

games in the classroom

I think that having question and answer games , get more students involved. They seem to remember the material better. It pulls out the shy/insecure ones. This seems to balance the class more. They have their own discussions. Which many times make more sense to them.

Daniel John

First Time in class

As a new instructor I believe it is important to set the expectation and standards high the first day. This helps to lift the classes efforts in making those gaols set by the instuctor.

raphael zlvarez

multiple-choice tests

this is a great tool that i printed out that helps students understand how to breakdown multiple choice questions. i will chare it with my students so they can get that extra help for there exam

raphael zlvarez

Formative evaluations

this is great because it gets the student involved, and the teacher can help the student reach their goals, and acomplish thir mini goals.

raphael zlvarez

Socratic Method of Teaching

its a great tool to use, because there are many students that are afraid to speak up and answer a question. This helps the student understand the question better, and really helps the instructor and all students. I loved that it shows you what to do when students don't answer a question, or get it wrong.

raphael zlvarez

learner

this is a great tool to use in class. It has allowed me to undertand differnt learners, and how it is important in my everyday class time.

John Condon

learning styles

It's interesting to see how students accept information in different ways. While lecturing about a particular topic it's easy too see which students don't get it. That's the time to show photos or look at a book. In the end, I always show them on a training aid and everyone will finally understand.

Robert Capko

Fairness

What are some strategies to use to accommodate a student with a learning disability, but prevent students without a disability from feeling that student is gaining an unfair advantage?

Clint Harrison

Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle

I have enjoyed mixing things up in the past: begin with a simple lecture that turns completely different. I have a "planned" lecture, complete with powerpoint slides that I just stop in the middle of...and immediately start an "impromptu" activity instead. The whole plan was to do the activity all along, but the learners don't know that. They will often wonder what is next, and stay focused for a longer amount of time in the future.

Clint Harrison

What to do?

What are some good ways to break the ice if the class gives the "zombie stare" reaction to an instructor after introductions, syllabus, etc.? Is there a good way to get them to open up and ask the questions that are obviously in their minds?

Clint Harrison

Dilemma

What does an instructor do if they disagree with the material that is being taught; not the subject matter, but rather the accuracy of the material?

Clint Harrison

What if???

What does an instructor do when their personal instruction style conflicts completely with the learning style of a good portion of the students in the classroom? Is it necessary to develop multiple different styles based upon the needs of the specific set of students in the class? Also, I have seen classes where there are huge variations in the learning styles of the students;how can we reach all the students at the same time?

Charolette Brown

Questioning a Teachers Technique

Having a solid knowledge in teaching an effective curriculum demonstrates the instructorâ€™s strengths about the subject. On the other hand, if an instructor is not well knowledge about the subject it could cause dissatisfaction by the students with the way feedback had been provided.

Charolette Brown