Marcus Volk

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Is there such a thing as delegating TOO much? Basically, giving all of your work away to be done by others and not really doing anythin yourself except for check up on those that are working for you.

Marcus Volk

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Mentoring

I tyopically feel closer to my area of study, the industry and the student body when mentoring. It forces me to stay current...

Marcus Volk

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Tests

I think making the tests is quick and easy. It can be done through a test bank, b ut I usually get my questions from the first few sentences in pertinent paragraphs.

Marcus Volk

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Figure it out...

After a long lecture or demo, I like to let the students discuss and plan amongst themselves before they get to work. It allows them to transition from one style of accepting information into physical action.

Marcus Volk

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My 3 steps to learning

I have always believed that there are three steps involved in me truly learning a task. 1. Tell me what you are going to do and why 2. Show me the task and an example 3. Watch me do it and critique

Marcus Volk

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Personal experience

I find it very engaging to share industry experience and real world situations to keep students intrigued.

Marcus Volk

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A good teacher has been a student at some point...

Thanks! Of course I hold you as one of "mentors". Things are great here! One more week until break! Hope you're doing well!

Marcus Volk

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A good teacher has been a student at some point...

We have all been the learnee. (Student) I know that I base alot of my teaching style on those that I learned from as well as those who taught me to teach (trained me).

Marcus Volk

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Daily line up...

Every day we line up to do "Brigade". As a classical French Culinary school,we get the opportunity to greet and acknowledge our students daily as class gets started.

Marcus Volk

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Stubborn Students

What do you do with the student, older or younger, that will not let an issue go.