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Ending the Class

If first impressions when starting the class should be good, how would you end the class so that the student is intrigued enoughed to want to return each day to learn?

Classroom Enviroment

How do you go about creating a learning enviroment that is not to relaxing but calming enough to motivate the student to stay awake and show enthusiasm about participating?

The Students Attention

If a student have a possible learning impairment that is not informed or brought to the instructors attention during class, how would the the instructor be able to decipher on how to keep the student attentive? I know keepingthe students attention is very important and show be a top priority but if the impairment is unknown how would this be rectified?

Technical lab

Most of our learning is hands on. So it is always a challenge to cover the other aspects of learning and recognize the people that need extra attention.

Teaching Professionalism.

When you are in front of a classroom filled with adults, I have found that teaching professionalism is the most difficult thing to do. Most of your students, being adults, have already been set in their ways about things. it can be very challenging to change their minds. Showing that you are a professional, and walking the walk, so to speak, goes a long way towards getting your point across.

meeting new students

The first day of class we set up a table and lay out there Id's and greet each student to make sure they fell welcome.

Engaging younger students

What would be the best strategy to employ for a group of young students who do not have much industry experience?

Keeping the class and content interesting

Depending on the particular industry, using a mixture of delivery methods is important to get the message across. I find that in my industry these 3 particular methods (demonstration, problem solving,& video tapes) gets students excited and foster a question and answer session at the end of the class.

bringing today's technology to school

I really like to use things like YouTube, and small video clips into my lectures to engage the students. I have found that if I can incorporate some of these things into my lectures, I can hold their attention for a bit longer. Field trips or volunteer events are also a big thing that get the students excited to learn. Are there any websites in particular that anyone uses for their classes?

Wait Time

The hardest thing for me to do is allow my students the right amount of time to think through the question I have just asked. I want the pace of class to stay brisk, so I struggle to give them the time they need to respond. Should I plan less for each class to allow the proper amount of time for them to respond?

Know it all

How do you handle a student that thinks he/she knows the topic better than you and maybe does?

Case Study Lecture

Case study lectures work well within the nursing field. They provide a scenario of a patient and allow critical thinking stills of students to be activated. Time can be varied for case study lectures to accomodate for the time available.

Preparation Is Important

Preparing for a class is vital for it's success. Having organization will set a positive role model and show that you are prepared to teach the class. This will gain your student's respect and set them at ease with the course.

Class Expectations

It is important to have a clear syllabus for the course. It provides valuable information to aide in the success of the student. It will also benefit the instructor by keeping them on task and being able to prepare for class.

A Great Impression

I find that being the instructor I need to be very aware of my own professional demeanor especially on the first day. I need to make sure I am in my scrubs since we are a medical college, and that I am adhering to the same dress atire that I am requiring of each of my students. I should be willing to abide by each of the rules that I am asking of them. Besides, being on time and some of the things I mentioned, what are some other ways I may be able to improve my first day impressions?

Motivating the Students

It is important to continously motivate the students. Some students face emotional turmoil on whether they can or cannot complete the course based on their home life situation. Many students are single parents that face issues financially, emotionally and physically. It is imparative to know the students needs and motivate them in reaching their goals in the face of diversity.

First day rituals

When I have a new course start, or the first day, I like to hand out the syllabus, classroom rules and any other pertinent information necessary for the course. I then like to take a few minutes to introduce myself so my students have a better understanding of who I am and what they can expect from me. After that, as a bit of an opener I have the students join in by telling everyone just a few sentences about themselves. It shows interest on my part, and I think allows the students to become more comfortable with each other. I would really like to hear some ideas other people might have about their first day rituals.

Keeping the students attention

I often use things like games, videos, and hands on learning in addition to my lectures. Not everyone is someone who learns through lecture so if I can combine some different formats, I think it may help them to learn better as a whole. What are some ideas you may have to help keep the interest of the students,especially during some of the subjects that may be more difficult to understand?

Capturing the Students' Attention

I have found that it takes many different ways to keep the students focused on lecture. Some of the ideas I have come up with are to compare some of the more complex ideas, to everyday situations the students may experience. I also have brought some creative activities to class to bring some hands-on learning for students who may learn better that way. For reviews, I have played things like jeopardy to try and create a fun environment. I think those things really help pick up the attention of the lessons. Do you have any other suggestions on how to pick up a slow subject? I am always looking for new ideas!

4 forms to a comprehension question

A comprehension question has comparisons in it, extrapolations in it. It translates questions and hi has interpretation