John Perrin

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Our curriculum is compressed to three weeks and therefore our formative assessments are almost daily. This does keep everyone moving forward with absolute knowledge of their standing in the course!

John Perrin

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Call-backs as question starters

I have found that the use of "call-backs" is an excellent way to prompt a question from the students. Then that can be expanded and messaged until the point is clear and understood by all.

John Perrin

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All four learning styles

It is of great help if all the students know and understand not only their own style of learning but the other three styles also. Because all of the styles are addressed the students must understand that their style is not exclusive and therefore they must be tolerant of presentations that are not in their style.

John Perrin

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All four major styles

It is of great help if all the students know and understand not only their own style of learning but the other three styles also. Because all of the styles are addressed the students must understand that their style is not exclusive and therefore they must be tolerant of presentations that are not in their style.

John Perrin

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Excitement about the subject matter

I feel that using personal stories about past experiences promotes excitement and interest in learning more on the part of the student. It also triggers enthusiasm in the instructor to make his/her lectures more fun for the students.

John Perrin

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Humanizing

I have found that showing your students that you are "HUMAN" by sharing a personal "FUNNY" is a good way to keep them on track and awake. Eg. "Please don't sleep in this class! It tells me that you think I am boring! I already know I am boring, my wife told me so. I don't need you people backing that thought up! This always gets a laugh and keeps them awake.

John Perrin

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New Beginnings

Regardless of age, gender or experience level, UTI is a new beginning for each and every student. It is very important that, as instructors, we get them off to a great start in their new chosen profession.

John Perrin

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Multiple ages, backgrounds and experience levels.

It poses an interesting challenge for the instructor when the class has multiple or a wide range of ages, backgrounds and experience levels. Making sure that the novice is taught while keeping the more experienced students interested.

John Perrin

Discussion Comment

Excitement about the subject matter

I feel that using personal stories about past experiences promotes excitement and interest in learning more on the part of the student. It also triggers enthusiasm in the instructor to make his/her lectures more fun for the students.

John Perrin

Discussion Comment

Humanizing

I have found that showing your students that you are "HUMAN" by sharing a personal "FUNNY" is a good way to keep them on track and awake. Eg. "Please don't sleep in this class! It tells me that you think I am boring! I already know I am boring, my wife told me so. I don't need you people backing that thought up! This always gets a laugh and keeps them awake.