Karen Fogle

Being in front of a class is not easy, we can make it look as if it is though. Proper preparation is critical to optimal engagement of a class. We all know the best plan should always have a backup just incase things go curplooey. I have found making sure I have devoted time to organizing not over analyzing the lessons I plan to present things go much smoother. I usually try to follow a 15 minute review what you know, show me what you remember, and then lets add some new material, and end it with what do you… >>>

The first time or two you may have quite a few who are shy and say oh what she said...I encourage them gently to come up with their own voice. I tell them ok you can pass today but tomorrow you will be the person who starts us out, no passing two days in a row. It actually feeds the competiveness in the class to see who can redirect the topic to what they want to say. I have found most people to be willing to be involved. I think the bigger the class the more fun, everyone actually listens… >>>

I amke sure I address this when I go over syllabus. I tell students if they cheat they are cheating not only themselves but their future patients as well. Being able to say they passed an exam with an A but comprehend nothing is worthless. They should fast forward to their first job after graduation; You are expected to perform....but uh oh you cheated on that test, meant to go back and read the material but never got around to it, the employer expects you to do the task, but truth is you have no idea what it even is....who… >>>