IT IS A VERY GOOD TOOL TO GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDEBTS LEARNING STYLE BY GIVING ASSESSMENTS ON THE SUBJECT AT THAT POINT THE INSTRUCTOR CAN ADAPT TO THE STUDENTS LEARNING STYLE. mAKING THE INSTRUCTOR MORE FLEXIBLE ON HOW TO CONVEY THE MATERIAL

I am The type of instructor that needs to make new lesson plans the start of each module .

Is it better to utilize a variety of different test alternatives for a class?

I teach at a design school where pc and mac are utilized. It is necessary to get to class early and make sure the projector, audio and computer are functioning prior to class start. Even if everything was working properly the week before, it does not mean it will be working the following. I always get to class early to make sure everything is functioning and call IT if necessary.

I really like the having the students write down the questions they did not understands.Some students feel funny asking a question(orally).

I agree that professional appearance is important these days, because of the new business models of open service areas. I also believe that you cannot under estimate the value of people skills. It used to be that there were customer service people who dealt with the public, and the techs stayed in the back and did the technical work. These days, with companies trying to run leaner payrolls, people are more apt to have to multitask at their job. Dealing with the customers, explaining problems, and repair strategies is more common in today’s world of the “smart consumer”. Without the ability to identify and deal with the various types of customer personalities a person can lose control of the situation, and quite possible lose business for the company. With a minor understanding of self control, patience, and listening skills a person can walk away from a difficult situation with an acceptable solution for both sides. These are rarely naturally occurring skills they must be taught and practiced to be effective. I think a tech with a dirty, un-tucked shirt is by far less off-putting then a tech that cannot be pleasant and understanding to a difficult customers’ needs. Scott Hathaway CNT Instructor PCI Woburn

Can questioning always be effective for everyone in a larger class setting? Won't some students refrain from answering? Are there other strategies to use to engage these students?

With learning disability student more time spend which help the student to be successfully in life.

The motivation in class help to make student more creative .the motivation done by talking about new subject and discus it.

Putting student in group help in collection of multiple information as well as make the student share their knowledge with each other.

By maintaining eye contact it give the student feeling that they are part of the class and I think it help the instructor to know if the student understand the topics.

What are the most effective tactics for creating outlines?

Be clear on your goals from day one.

You must make sure that the content of the materials used are on the right aptitude level.

What is the most effective way to enhance your style?

This is always the difficult issue to tackle in adult learning. It can be positive or negative outcome. Some student thinks that you may feel as if they are not smart or intelligent enough and shut down. Sometimes not returning to class/school. It is a sensitive topic, especially the fact that we are not trained or licensed in that profession. It is okay when a student developed trust for you and have a good rapport with you. How do you approach a sensitive student who really need all the help you can offer and not take it negatively is what I need to learn about. Don't get me wrong, this topic is very interesting and I learned at of steps and techniques that I will be applying the course.

Diverse student population is what I am facing every day I enter a classroom. Adult diverse learners at that, Trying to get them focus on learning a English is a challenge that is difficult at times, but is attainable when you know how to apply yourself. Recognizing the three characteristics that these students bring to the career school are good. understanding their ability, personal experience, and supply them with genuine motivation will be all effective tools for me to apply.

I have always been using student groups organization as a power tool for peer to peer learning. Learning these steps and methods will definitely enhance my teaching with my students, monitoring the class will make it more effective, learning how exactly to do it without intimidated the students when I am next to them. That was always my concern. Student can take it the wrong way and not realized that you have their best interest at heart. I know now how to make each student know that I respect them as an individual and aware of there presence and want the best for them.

It is always a eye opening to learn all these different methods related to communication. I have been communicating all my life and thought I was doing an excellent job. Taking this course proved that there's are room for improvement. Especially, communication in adult learning career environment, with a diverse population. Paying attention to delays, body language and getting a feedback from the students is always a great way to go. I would recommend this course to all instructors, because when you think you know somethings because of experience on the job, it is a epiphany hearing how well you did by getting the feedback's from your target audience.

When students talk among themselves on subject matter( asking one another questions)they learn more that way than a power point.