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Desiree Nelson
Desiree Nelson

Class size =1

I currently have a class with only one student. This is very difficult because most of the time it feels like tutoring. It's difficult to keep her engaged and motivated because when I ask an open ended question, she repeats exactly what I said. There is neither group discussion nor learning from peers. Activities and projects are indivual assignments that can come across as busy work. Any suggestions?
Wenting Gao
Wenting Gao

I have a student who has a hard time focus in class

I have a student who has a hard time focus in class. She has a good heary, and trys really hard. But she is always slow, and asks other students questions to catch up with the class speed. She makes other students distracted. But I cannot critisize her, because I know she may have some medical problems with focusing. Very frustrated.
Donald Stamile
Donald Stamile CHEP

Motivating Students

Motivating students comes down to how much planning, preparation, expertise, energy and enthusiasm you convey to your students.
Donald Stamile
Donald Stamile CHEP

Keeping focus on your students.....and yourself!

I believe it is a two way street; a good instructor must constantly be engaged with his students personalities, needs and learning progress, yet he must also be aware of his own instructional strengths and weaknesses, in order to provide the best learning experience for his students as possible.
Donald Stamile
Donald Stamile CHEP

The Human Factor

I always attempt to get to know my students on the first day of class. This way I will be in touch with their personalities and needs throughout the course. I also make it known that I am approachable and available to them.
James Ward
James Ward

Keeping Your Focus on the Students

Keeping students focused is a challenge some times but if you try to change your tone and keep them in gauged by asking questions to the subject matter that seems to work.
James Ward
James Ward

General Strategies for Student Retention

I find that if you keep the students occupied in class and in lab they seem to be in gauged in class. Some students are harder then others but you have to approach them.
James Ward
James Ward

Motivating Your Students

I tell the students in my clas to have a good time and keep it Professional. i think part of learning is to have fun in the learning process.
James Ward
James Ward

Motivating Your Students

If you motivat your students and have a good time in class and lab. I tell all my students to have a god time as long as they do there workand keep it Professional in class.
ROB VENDITTI
ROB VENDITTI CHEP

I like to keep things upbeat and positive as possible, so i stay engaged with the students.
James Ward
James Ward

[Understanding Student Characteristics]

We need to understand the students characteristic so we can help them with there quest to be a good technician.I have helped with students with I.E.P so they can grasp the material by staying with them as long as it takes after class.
Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson CHEP

Students with Challenges

What is the most common challenge that you help your students with on a regular basis?
Robert Canica
Robert Canica

this course is great

more people should use it
Robert Canica
Robert Canica

caring

if you care they care
Robert Canica
Robert Canica

diversity

diversity is a great thing
ROB VENDITTI
ROB VENDITTI CHEP

I like to observe and listen to the students so i may find ways to help with my approach for delivering the curriculim.
DELANO HARRISON
DELANO HARRISON

Passionate Teaching

Passionate teaching will grasp the minds of students,so they will be focused on the subject being thought.
DELANO HARRISON
DELANO HARRISON

Involvement

Getting all students involved in the classroom and laboratory is very important.
DELANO HARRISON
DELANO HARRISON

student confidence

I try to raise the confident level in all students whom i taught,or may be teaching. Confidence brings motivation and good character.
Donald Stamile
Donald Stamile CHEP

Understanding Your Students Needs

I always make it a priority to monitor and get to know each of my students so I can stay in tune with their individual progress and needs. I make myself approachable and available to them for any questions they might have and tutoring when needed. I ask my students on an individual basis how their class experience is going for them to also get a feel for their progress. I believe by showing students you care about there progress and address their needs you aid in retention.