test the student first in different types of test so you can determined what test works better

give students a problem and diveded into groups and they need to come out with a solution.

ask the same questions but different format

I would like to learn different styles to teach a dental class

How do you get more of the students to participate in class discussion? I alwarys have the same students participating.

I am new to the education environment. What is the best strategy to maintain retention in the classroom?

With all the planning and preparation I do to ensure that students have the necessary requirements for externship? How do I make them understand the improtance to meeting required deadlines and getting them met?

What is the best recourse in minimizing the attitudes amongst students in the classroom?

I have noticed it helps me stay organized to keep everything having to do with my classes, curriculum, etc., online, but I recognize much of the training provided here by MaxKnowledge highlights the use of certain printed materials. If I like to implore a "green" approach to teaching materials (but am still open minded about printed materials) what do you consider to be "essential" printed materials?

Like others of you, I prepare and keep my lesson plans online. Not only do I believe this is a environmentally friendly approach, but my students also seem to appreciate having an official reference. Could someone offer an example (link) of an exemplary online program for comparison?

So, when you come across a student or student(s) who are bored with the entire learning process and have become somewhat notorious around campus for their poor attitude and less than enthusiastic approach to the curriculum, when do you say enough is enough? usually someone else is footing the bill for them to go to school so they do not seem at all concerned about wasting time and money What are some ways to counteract their lackluster attitude so it will not diminish the positive spirit of the other students who are trying to make a difference in their life?

I've had students with dyslexia. It's true, they are very helpful in telling you what can help them. With help and personal attention, they seem to perform just as well as my other students.

I have had a student who does not speak good english. She struggled with tests depsite spending much time reviewing with her. How do these students overcome this barrier?

Students should not have to spend valuable class time trying to figure out what will be covered in class. Put an outline on the board of the days topics. Letting the students know what to expect can relax them and take away anxiety.

I've been teaching for at least 10 years, but I still get the jitters on the first meeting. I know if I feel this way, so will the students I always start by saying 'Welcome" and go from there with the icebreaker: introduction of myself with a little background and then I have my class introduce themselves with a little background. I make the seating chart as they introduce themselves, so at the end, I can call them by name. You are right on with having a list of things to do for that first meeting.

Introduce yourself and explain what you do as an instructor to make their lives a lot easier.

Have the students plan for a test atleast a week in advance and prepare them for it.

I believe that when giving adult learners a test, it should be question/answer type of test so they can use their own words to answer a question.

the cirriculum that I teach by is already provided. Having handouts and training aids really helps to keep students involved in the lesson.

I believe my Montessori training helps to prepare students for daily materials. I always say what we will do today....tomorrow and how it all fits together. It promotes organization in the class. I might say, we are going to lab today, first we will go over the lab, then assign lab functions for students by name or number, then a reminder of lab rules, etc., end result is no confusion and much less random activity.