Anne-Marie Allen

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Matching up the gifts of one student to the weaknesses of another complements both the one with the disability and those with weaknesses

Anne-Marie Allen

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Students with Challenges

I have found pairing up those who excel with those who are struggling has given a better boost to class unity and morale

Anne-Marie Allen

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Organizing Groups

I have found being diverse with age, ethnicity, and educational level produces a much greater outcome

Anne-Marie Allen

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Eye contact with students

Making eye contact keeps the students more aware of the instructor and where they are. It makes them more attentive

Anne-Marie Allen

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Student motivation

This takes creativity on the insturctor's part but also requires the attention of the student; finding the correct "tools" ensures all students can be motivated

Anne-Marie Allen

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Refocus

Isn't that called a mental health day?? Renergizing what you are teaching sometimes takes a "look back" at what the students did learn thus far. Knowing what you have been effective at gives you a "boost" to the next step

Anne-Marie Allen

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Student Retention

The responsibility of the instructor is to motivate and show respect and care for each student. Find what motivates the student and utilize it.

Anne-Marie Allen

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Understanding Adult Learners

After a brief understanding of where each adult learner's experience, I have found utilizing it to enhance or affirm their motivations for taking the class has made a difference.

Anne-Marie Allen

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Student Perception

It never ceases to amaze me not matter how consistent you are as an instructor, student perceptions are unpredictable; reinforcement of the role as the instructor versus the role of the student has helped clear up confusion

Anne-Marie Allen

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Reducing Cheating

I have found standing in the back of the class, and/or walking throughout the class throughout the quiz/test time has put a "watch" in the class. I have also distributed 3 versions of the test/quiz as they sit two at a table it adds a third variable to the test.