Just a note, I feel that Faculty and Instructor appearance and attitude is very important in this area as well as in other areas such as student involvement techniques. There is almost always an understanding of who is in charge in the classroom, however if students feel as though they are a part of the learning process for themselve and for others they are much more likely to participate. Attitude of instructors needs to be inviting and approachable, more like a Qualitive Management Program, where everyone feels they were a part of the final product, in this case, learning.

I think that atopic that could be added/ or technique if you will is this: When asked a question, I think it is important to restate the question so that you make sure all students hear and understand what is being asked, and after answering the question, restate the question, annswer and ask if that answers the student's question. I have used the method and it appears to be a good reinforcing tool when used correctly.

By employing proven methods of assessing student knowledge, and sometimes experimenting with new methods, instuctors are sure to be using reliable and valid knowledge and application assessment tools.

My first impression to my students is introducing myself and my experience in order for them to understand why I was hired to be an instructor in the first place. Due to my age, some students assume I am not seasoned in my field.

I believe that my favorite and most attention getting instructors as a student were those who walked around the room and maintained great eye contact... It helped with my attention span. Also tell a joke or two really helped to keep it interesting.

I think I am able to approach most learning styles effectively because I learn in multiple ways

A lot of comments are made about how young I look. I fear that this may distract students from learning as well as decrease my confidence in teaching due to their reactions. I am a new instructor in the field of nursing; however, I have a plethora of experience in the field. I would appreciate any tips from leaders whom may have experienced this so that I can overcome this hurdle early on in the beginning of my teaching career.

I understand how important to prepare and deliver an effective lecture.

to make a positive impression is very important

I an always trying to talk in privat with students who have a some kind of problem in school and in the family.

I am generally a nice person, very kind and anderstamdable. And it is very hard for me to keep the distance between me and my students.

its not very hard to tell learning methods of students just watch there facial expressions, in ablity to keep still, ones who keep there nose in books

I am teaching in a career college and am teaching a class that has much harder and more indepth content. This is my second time teaching this class and the first class did not realy make the adjustment to put in more study time. How do I help them to understand this without scaring them away??

While I was in college I was amazed by how many instructors in health and fitness or the medical profession were not healthy or fit. Now as an Instructor in Health and Fitness I am on the oppsite side of the coin... Pants are fitting a bit tight after xmas break. How do you feel about unhealthy health and medical instructors?

Greetings Everyone. As we all know, we may encounter a student who has always been on the "A" grade but trying to ask questions with the checklist mentality. Some examples include a) The syllabus didn't tell me what color font to use? b) My previous instructor never told me APA uses italics c) I never knew that I should cite sources in the discussion forums d) You are not from this country to know how to write or speak English. So, regardless of how professionally you maintain your tone, the messages are insatiable to the student. So, how do you deal with such difficult students whose questions? Thanks. Sriram Rajagopalan, PhD, PMP

Like many great leaders, public speakers to peace makers currently and before us, they all share something in common - their great ability to influence people with the message that they convey to the audience. I take a great deal in modeling my lector after them. Each course, I will continue to find new ways and approach to inspire my students & get my points across. I use many tectics style of lectures from a style of base my lecture around a single subject or question, begins certain topic with “What would happen if……?” approach to a case study discussion. Certain, I believe if there is rapport between me and my students, they will be a connection with the content I am sharing and more likely that the chance of their retention will be higher. They will be focused on what I am trying to share with them because they know I am considering this information important. K. Boodparset

Typically, by sharing information about your career experience you are establishing myself as an instructor of my areas of expertise and authority. It shows how students can relate to me & gives them sense of comfort of my experience on the subject that they’re learning. In my class, I constantly explain to my students of what’s going in terms of current industry standard, company’s expectations and level of professionalism that I have to go through each project. I also, mention to my students at the beginning of the course that, not only I’m doing for a living is associated with what they’re learning now, but I am also in charge of hiring at my current agency as well. Therefore, I know exactly what employers or companies are looking for and what they expect of recent graduated students. K. Boodparset

As a new instructor I am very concerned about developing my subject matter. I have little mentoring availableto me and have stepped into the job mid semester. I am looking for resources to help me in learning how to better prepare my course information. In reading these posts I was delighted to learn about ACTEonline and am wondering if there are more such sites regarding lesson plans, etc?

As someone who has taught in the paralegal program of two career colleges, I think I have perceived a problem. Many students who come to career colleges are NOT written word learners; yet the legal field is all about the written word. In the PL program (for profit school)we are often pushed to increase retention. Yet, if students are not written word people, the law may be the wrong place for them. What to do?

what are some good ways to get over the fears of speaking in front of a group of young adults