We can show them that we can do it.

I have had success with tutoring students with reading disabilities, just by letting them read to me and then tell me what their understanding of what they read.

I have my students read to me a passage from a manual. This way i can tell what their reading ability is and if they understand what they just read.

I try to keep an eye on all my students as they are performing their tasks, this way i can see if they have a question or if they are about to make a serious mistake.

I do not believe in it. It is mostly used by students that do not need it. Unfair to the students who could use it , but do not have time to do it.

It is important to recgonize how studnets learn best and adpat course content related to the first day of the course. That way you have a base line for what you are looking for in your studnets.

It is important to make expectations clear on the first day of the course

I think it is important for the college and or university to set standards when it comes to syllabi. It is important to be consistent thoughout a student's experience in college. It should be a well layed out guide and plan for studnets to prepare themselves for.

From a professional standpoint, it is important for students to realize the overall goal as to why they are attedning college. College is and will be apart of them throughout their adult life. It is important for students to comphrend why they take the classes that are required and how it will benefit them in the long run. I think it is important to motivate students through self-discovery rather than telling them why they should be motivated.

I am people with disabilities program manager. Giving students more time will help build confidence to complete any task.

Real Life Experiences are always best to use because students feel confident if you have completed your learning experience they can too. This gives them encouragement to stay focused.

When forming student groups you should always try to match student in a diverse group. This gives students an additional skill working with students from other cultures. As our organizations become more diverse, it is critical for students to learn about to work in our diverse economy.

I like to keep eye contact with my students. I believe that it makes them feel that i am talking to them on a one to one basis, makes them feel special.

I think that when we are not sure of the class content it is difficult to move around and work the room. Making sure there is a comfort level with the information is important for the instructor. Using different methods throughout the lecture makes it easier to move through the room.

The lessons in this course have been quite enlightening with regards to the various learning styles...tidbits like the fact that kinesthetic learners will be more like to encode information along with emotional cues, for instance. Fascinating. Have there been any studies attempting to map different learning styles to different demographics: gender? socio-economic? Ethnic or racial? Sexual orientation? Does an individual's learning style stay consistent over time, or does it tend to change with age? If so, what styles tend to map to what ages?

How we deliver our material is the most relevant to our instructional capabilities. We can be prepared as much as possible and fall flat on our face when it comes time to delivery. Be confident. Know your material backwards and forward. Make sure you are updated on current information. To ease into the first class, review the polices, class ohjectives and most important, your expectations. Every instructor has a pet peave. Mine is following APA wiritng style and putting your name on every assignment. By covering these initial goals, you will feel comfortable, once again, engaging your class. As the next session begins, talk about what it is you expect the class to learn and how you will go about teaching. Make it fun and entertaining. There are many techniques which suit each of us. Follow your heart and the elivery will fall into place.

A smile breaks the tension. Be in the classroom, dressed appropriately. Be organized. Talk with students one on one. It is not about you, it is about the students. Intorduce yourself and explain your background. Reinforce the fact that you are there to help them suceed. Reinforce that you are therre to learn with them and from them as they from you. Next, insure everyone is in the correct class. Explain teh objectives and how you plan to help them absorb the material. I frequently explain my teaching practices and this relaxes the students knowing they will have fun learning. Thirty years of experience is hard to roll into one expanation. Learn from yourself and improve each and every class.

Knowing your material comes form age, wisdom and experience. After 30 years, I still need to update my skills and prepare as if the class is brand new and I am teaching it for the first time. This process keeps you sharp and prevents the rote and boring lecturing. Positive preparation, as I call it, is necessary to make each and every class exciting and interesting. Remember, it is the the student's class.

I have sat in classrooms and been bored. It hasn't been that long ago. Now it is my turn to make the material exciting...to be excited. Show enthusiasm each and every class. Never have a bad day. treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Ensuring that the classroom is set with the proper tools is the key for success. Providing the students with real world information regarding the topic captivates their attention.