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elias sanchez

Disabilities

Give me some examples on how?

Steven Humphrey

changing learning groups

I tell my students from day one, that I will be changing their work groups almost daily. I tell them that this is as it will be in the work force. Where each person must work with and attain to strive to an end with a group of people who are not all on the same page, but must still write the book

Steven Humphrey

two languages

I find that one of the most trying things for the student is technical terms. Wordsthat are not found in their language. This is very troubling to them.

Callie Connor

The Fourth "M"

I wholeheartedly agree that a great teacher is a Model, a Manager and a Motivator. To me, this combination of traits makes a teacher, ultimately,a Mentor.

Tovia Bowman

Developing Confidence

I am a first time instructor. I am pretty confident with everything that I do, but find myself doubting my ability to educate students. I know once I figure it out I'll be fine, but finding the confidence is turning out to be harder then I ever had thought. How do some of you find the confidence to teach others? It's their careers on the line.

michael edge

delivering course content?

what are ways to do this without making it boring?

michael edge

making students feel comfortable

what are some other ways to make new students feel comfortable?

michael edge

planning and preparation

what are some good tips to make sure you are prepared for each class?

michael edge

developing as an instructor

what are ways to improve yourself if you are a new teacher?

Jonathon Hersman

syllabus vs. course maps

At our school we have course maps instead of syllabus. The problem with this is that course maps are nothing but just the name of the projects. It would be nice to have the project name and maybe a description of the project and / or goals.

Shisha Lee

Your Instructional style

I like to use student led lectures whenever possible, I think that this gives them a different view of the classroom and helps them learn by preparing info for their lecture...

Troy Ivory

Learning Disabilities

I have found that dealing with a student who has a learning disability, you must take extra time with them. Depending upon their disability that could be writing every detail of instruction on the board or going over a problem many times.

Troy Ivory

Past Experience

I like to get students talking about their past experiences as it might relate to their field of study. This will help peak interest and maintain motivation.

Robert Davis

Training sequence

I feel that the student need to understand termonolgy and symbols before any training will be effective. The students will further be in a more comfortable zone with this information up front.

Robert Davis

Group learning

Groups as a learning style is a great training style. I feel that this needs to be monitored close as often there are students involved that do not work well in groups and may need a slightly different role to engage in this type of traning

Robert Davis

Music

I find that using music in the classroom is a way of increasing participation however the music chosen will alter moods and needs to be carefully selected to meet the needs of the training being delivered.

Erica Antwine