charles stroup

charles stroup

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Interesting Mod. This is the first time I am teaching a class and hope to teach it next term. I am making notes as to what works in my presentation but I can't stop the students from giving more attention to continually highlighting test questions in the book. I am at the half way mark in the class and was thinking about a discussion with the class on how/if they are learning. The exam scores are good. Should I be concerned about attention giving to highlighting if scores are good? I am more interested in making sure the students learn… >>>

First day of class I have students write down their career goals/job goals, the duties and responsibilities needed and what they want to learn from the class.Before moving into new material I have a class discussion and meet individually with students to inquire how this material relates to their job goal and how it will be used in their job. This way I keep the student focused on why they come to school, talk about the importance of how learning in class will help them be the best/most qualified when they work in field of choice. Guest Speakers are also… >>>

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I'm an older teacher and during long lectures I stop and say I forgot what I said. I'm always surprised that the students will repeat what I said. This way I know they are listening and if not I repeat the statement because I know no one was listening. Works every time.

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