Jeffrey Curry

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When someone is new to teaching it is natural to want to be liked by your students. Getting off on the wrong foot could be detrimental to the entire process of getting to know the class. In career colleges especially, there can be a wide range of age groups. Whether the teacher is young or older, the mistake could be to seem as if you relate to one age group versus another. Establishing rapport with all students from the first day of class is one solution to avoiding problems or concerns with the class. Involve everyone

Jeffrey Curry

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Center stage students

The center stage student is usually identifiable on the first day of class. Sometimes the biggest issue with a center stage student is just that Attention. The center stage student can actually be a good thing provided you can keep them focused on one topic. When other students are hesitant to speak up during a class discussion, the center stage student will always be the first one to take part in the discussion which usually eases the other students minds about speaking up. It kind of gets the ball rolling and based on the center stage students comments it brings… >>>

Jeffrey Curry

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Staying consistent

Regarding late or missed assignments, It is important to remain consistent with students. The same penalties should apply to entire class and even an entire school. Students discuss things at break or after class, some start friendships etc. It is important that the students know and understand that the same rules apply to everyone, young or old, new student or experienced student. Not being consistent will only create problems, and a lack of trust from your students. Firm yet fair is my motto concerning late or missed assignments. Students know when you let another student get away with something, they… >>>

Jeffrey Curry

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mini lectures

With the data showing how long we are able to keep our students undivided attention I find that using a mini lecture formatkeeps them focused longer. By stopping every 10 to 12 minutes it allows me to do a demonstration of material I have just lectured about. This keeps it fresh in the students mind and they sem to retain the lecture material better with the short demonstrations and keeps them focused longer

Jeffrey Curry

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Motivating students

Motivating students is something we all do in some form or fashion. One of the best motivators we as Instructors can do is to simply show recognition and appreciation for the students hard work. Being recognized for working hard and given a pat on the back will motivate students and makes them feel like their hard work does not go unnoticed. Sometimes a simple Thank You can work wonders in a students demeanor...

Jeffrey Curry

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Supplemental materials

Since I have collected alot of books over the years from my education experiences and books that I have picked up over the years at CEU courses and seminars, I utilize materials out of these resources and make practice quizzes and homework assignments to use in addition to the information in the course textbook. I feel it expands the students knowledge even more to see more than one point of view or example to drive a point home regarding subject matter

Jeffrey Curry

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Motivating

When using the 3 M model I have had positive results towards the latter part of a course by utilizing field trips to worksites. The students go through periods where everything like the daily grind of school and working can start to wear them down. I have found that a field trip to a physical therapy clinic perks them back up and lets them see the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. I make sure they realize how soon it will be before they will be working in that setting, first in clinical hours then as… >>>