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How important is the 'Case Study' to the Socratic method of Instruction?
what method has been proven as extremely effective prior to the commencement of formal instruction to assess student body learning styles?
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Why should we shy away from competition? (i understand the intense competition reference, but all the same, that is realitive). Competition is a part of life, especially in our society/economy, and should be recognized and dealt with as such.
Discussion Comment
what is the best forum, or an acceptable forum for establishing rapport with your students outside the classroom? what has worked for you in the past and can you suggest some techniques that you have seen that are absolutely a bad idea.

I believe there is more technique involved here than the 'proverbial right way and wrong way'. there are many personal attributes that should guide a instructors check list for his 1st meeting; personality, experience, train of thought and message you want the students to leave with. The module suggests there is a right sequence and an obviously an incorrect sequence in how to welcome and take charge of your class. Personally I would not use this sequence and would amend to accomodate what I think flows best and what it is the last thing I want the students to take… >>>

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