Walking around the room not only includes the students in your lecture but will keep their attention on you. Students do not want to get caught doing other things when lecture is going on.

I like the idea of using charts and other instructional tools to draw the students attention to another part of the room. However, I have a colleague who is known to have multiple technological things going on in the classroom at the same time. It is common for powerpoint slides to be shown on one wall, an overhead going on another wall, the whiteboard being used with notes all at the same time. It is good to use different areas of the classroom, but it is not good to try to use them all at the same time. The feedback I often get from students about this instructor is that they have no idea where they should be focusing their attention at any given moment. It causes them to miss information, become confused, and feel frustration. I think you need to use various parts of the classroom as "action zones". I just caution the simultaneous use of them.

Ive noticed many students are tired.it is important to motivate with hands on labs and frequent breaks.

Goals and objectives have to be clear for all students is such a reality. Students are looking for the main attraction upon entering a classroom. If these are clear, it has such a dramatic lasting effect and students generally do much better and look forward to coming to your class.

With accelerated learners it's important to move around and even join groups for short periods of time. This helps redirect and raises the comfort level of the less confident student. I enjoy hearing and participating in student discussion on an equal level.

I enjoyed this 1st session "developing as an Instructor" and the section on professionalism. It is especially true upon entering a classroom with proper attire and subject matter knowledge. The student certainly observe this and pay close attention to this as well. They also make comments about your professionalism and subject matter as well to other students. Excellent area of interest and I will continue.

I often tell my students something that was told to me many years ago. "The Best Way To Learn Is To Teach". I tell them that learning is a life long experience and I am always open about something I am unsure of. I will tell a student with a puzzling question, that I am not certain of the answer and I will get back to them asap. Most embrace this. But, be sure and get back to them in a timely fashion.

In the past taught in another state, and had students from africa, phillipines, china, korea, they needed a dictionary and instructions just to complete care plans and tests. It was difficult for them and they required some extra time to complete some tasks and then also to communicate with patients and staff. Julie

I enjoy moving around so that each student has eye contact from time to time. I feel I can see each student and be more sensitive to needs or questions or concerns they may be afraid to ask. It is working so far I am teaching 9th class with same material. Julie

I enjoy trying different delivery styles to motivate and encourage class participation. Because you need to connect with all of the students based on their individual learning styles.

As an instructor I find it both exciting and challenging to begin a new semester.

Finding new ways to plan classroom activities and preparing a effective outline helps to stimulate our professional growth.

Very informative-we can always use additional suggestions and examples to improve our instructional abilities.

When we teach exciting tasks or lessons, it is easy to keep students interested. As the excitement wears off, keeping the student engaged is a challenge. We can keep the interest by keeping less interesting lessond intertwined with the exciting ones.

how do i tell if this is good for my class

how do i ask questions for the visual learners

how can i tell what type of learners i have

Teaching in a Culinary school, many Chef instructors have different beliefs on what should be taught within a certain course. Do you feel that a certain person or team of instructors (curriculum committee) should write the course outline/lesson plans or should each individual Chef Instructor be allowed to view his or her own contributions and write the course outline/lesson plans?

write name on board and give some back ground.some students are shy and don't want to tell about themselfs.

are the books and material the best for the student