Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS

Discussion Comment

This class had my complete focus. I did not realize that I, too, am among the 60% of instructors who ask a majority of closed questions and didn't even realize it. I will continue to ask them, but there is often time in my class to devote to more 'open' questions. I've been so busy with course content, making outlines/charts and guides that I never gave much thought to the type of questions I asked the students in class......or the amount of time I paused before calling upon them in the first place. This made me aware that I need… >>>

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

Open ended questions

How does one incoporate more open ended questions the first time teaching a course? There may be a few concepts here and there that the instructor doesn't fully understand yet so the tendency is to only ask closed questions. Any tips?

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

Compliance Training Course

I quite agree with you. Also, off-the-cuff or exaggerated remarks can be innocently made in an effort to fill up "quiet space".......possibly trying to inject a little humor. This course was a great reminder that we have to be careful what we say and how we say it.

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion

Motivational Techniques for the Adult Clasroom

I totally agree that reviewing tests can be one of the greatest learnng tools. However, our Midterms and Finals have to be at least 100 questions. How in the world do I review a Midterm the following class time and still have time for the next lecture? I am an instructor in a healthcare profession for an accelerated program of only 10 weeks per term. Frustrated!

Jeanne Ramos

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

ED 110

This was a great course in validating a system of lists /prioritizing that took me many years of trial and error to devise. I still have some problems working student needs around 'my time'. This module helped me to see that consistently over-stretching myself is neither good for me or the students. I'll have to work on that!

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Blog Comment

ED103

I have really enjoyed the ED202 ELL course. We have several ELL students per term and this has given me great insight to what they face. I think I unintentionally have been grouping them together and I realize now the obsurdity in that. Naturally there is a great diversity in learning capabilities within the U.S., and this has helped me view ELL students in the same way. I'm rather embarassed that I didn't make this simplistic connection before!

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

Personal contact one-on-one with students

I also teach in a college with 10 week terms. Between the midterm and finals classes there are not many days to complete the course objectives. We have a few ELL students in each term and I'm finding it difficult to give them the complete attention that they need and that I would so much like to. The ED202 ELL course was quite helpful. Anyone who has taken that course that would have any other suggestions ? Thanks!

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Blog

103

As I stated in 'my comments' at the end of the survey:

I have read several books on learning styles so it did not take me long to comprehend this module. Still.... it's been awhile and I really enjoyed reviewing and covering these concepts again. Plus, I learned a few new things to consider in test writing. I really liked this module and would highly recommend it to any instructor.

Jeanne Ramos

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

Completed E101, E105 &E107

I am so happy to be learning/reviewing these different strategies. Like some of you, I do not have an education background. I have read numerous education books on teaching/learning strategies so some of this is review and I am loving learning any new concepts, especially from your comments, that I can apply to my students. Thanks!

Jeanne Ramos, RDH, BS CHEP

Discussion Comment

Ed 108

I found ED 108 very helpful in reviewing learning strategies. As I said in the Forum, Semantic Learning is used a lot in the health/dental learning environment. We are always coming up with catchy phrases to recall long lists of medical terms. Some I still remember from when I was in school 30 years ago.