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kristnamma tripati
kristnamma tripati

Role model

As instructors, we must not lose the vision of being fair and just when grading student tests. As a role model, we instructors must inspire students to be honest and to take their studies seriously to better themselves. I say this because I have come across students who are taking classes to just get by and do not take thier studies seriously.
Paul Kraimer
Paul Kraimer

Can't teach old dog new trick?

This section suggested that it is harder to "train" instructors that have been around for a while. Sure at times that can be true, but it can't be generalized. All of my co-workers have have been teaching longer than I have, except one. Probably all are willing to learn new things. Sometimes it is not easy for them to buy into it, but usually they see how some of the new ways of doing things are better. Just by improving technology every instructor has to learn something new. Anyone still using a typewriter?
Matthew Gomez
Matthew Gomez

Learning Styles

I've noticed that a healthy mix of all styles helps students learn overall. Also, if I am lecturing, I tend to use Powerpoint Presentations with pictures, as well as my own experiences and stories to bring the students into the discussion and classroom topics. It does not work all the time, but I find a healthy good percentage of the class finds this way very helpful and helps them learn as well.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

course content

A well planned day utilizing a planner and a strong syllubus usually leads to a easy day of instruction. By understanding what information is covered in the sections involved an instructor is ready for anything.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

plan your work and work your plan

As with anything in life, having a plan is critical to success. Preparation also helps individuals plan the potential pace of the course.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

Learning styles

Understanding how to identify and incorporate learning styles in daily activities is critical to keep all students engaged in the course.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

first class meeting

The first class meeting is critical since it sets the tone for the class. Although review of the rules and expectations might seem redundant it is necessary to voice what is expected of the students and more importantly what will and will not be tolerated.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

successful instructors

As an administrator, it is in my opinion, that the most successful instructors are NOT the most popular, or the most knowledgeable, the most successful instructors are the ones who can teach. The individuals who can make a connection with the most unmotivated that is true success.
Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson CHEP

Objectives

What are the different methods you can communicate objectives to your class? How do your students know when they have been completed properly?
Jimmy Jenkins
Jimmy Jenkins

Would Former Students Make Good Guest Speakers?

I have found out this is a great tool to motivate new students. We have former students come into the class room and share their "real world" experiences with new students. Once they see that a fellow student is successful and happy with their career choice, it motivates them to try harder and reach their goal. We also have a Wall of Fame where graduated students who have been accepted into advanced training programs can come and sign the wall in front of the new students and give testimony of how hard work and good attendance pays off.
Guy Stewart
Guy Stewart

Humor

I teach a somewhat dry subject matter so my students tend to get bored quickly. Adding humorous stories from the field keeps them attentive and asking questions. I do NOT use vulgar or clownish stories but real life anecdotes from customers I have known.
Robert Brown
Robert Brown CHEP

First Day Jitters

Does anyone else feel the butterflies on the first day? I guess when we don't feel anxious about meeting that new class we should examine ourselves and renew our committment as instructors. RAB
George Whetstone
George Whetstone

Creating an atmosphere of competitive learning

How about creating a atmosphere of competitive learning?
Kerry Dunn
Kerry Dunn

First Day of Class

You must be well prepared to teach this class. Your students are looking at you as a mentor to what they want to learn. You better have new things for students to learn or they will not respect you as an instructor.
George Whetstone
George Whetstone

Lucky

I am lucky in the fact that our ed instructor Walt has mentioned this time and time again to us as to the way we should be teaching our Classes in so doing has given me a head start on this important lesson.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

effective testing

The word testing tends to have a negative conotation, although in recent years testing modules have become more learning style oriented to provide a better environment for the student.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

evaulations

Too often individuals are focused on receiving a good evaluation that they fail to see the true goal of a factual evaluation system. Evaluations are really just a benchmark to identify where you are in comparison to the goal or standard set. But many (myself included) tend to take evaluations personally.
Rachel Finona
Rachel Finona

questioning techniques

As a current student working towards my undergraduate degree in business I have found that the best question techniques create a environment of open discussion rather than a drill Q & A. The additional stress of a drill causes individuals to question their answers, even if they do have the right answer.
Ulises Valderrama
Ulises Valderrama CHEP

Know yourself

In my opinion probably one of the most important components of being all the things that encompass being an affective instructor. Knowing who you are gives you the reassurance and confidence needed to be a Model, Motivator and an effective Manager. The more I do this job the more I find out about me and my abilities. I think it helps, do you agree?
Harry Snyder
Harry Snyder

Giving Instuctions on How todo a Lab assignment

Many times I have told students what they will be doing in lab only to have them ask me once they are in lab" what are we doing here". I tell them the instructions,I write the instructions on the board and tell them to write them down, or give them a handout with the instructions on it.