Peter Staffa

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Motivation through Support and Resources

I don't spoon feed my students. If they need help, I provide them as many resources as I can.

Peter Staffa

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Evaluation

I always ask the students if they learned something by the end of the course. I need to know if the students are happy and that they feel like they are learning something.

Peter Staffa

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Retention

I give it my all when teaching. While my students work on their projects, I give them my full attention. I also reply to all my emails immediately, so that I don't get backed up and start ignoring them.

Peter Staffa

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expectations

I let my expectations known to the students and they are well aware of the objectives they have to meet by the end of the class.

Peter Staffa

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modeling

I show that being in a dress shirt and dress pants doesn't make me any different then the students. That they can utilize their potential if they do the work and meet expectations.

Peter Staffa

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planning activites

i try to plan interactive activities to engage the students. students get bored easily, particularly new-age younger ones. and i find it's best to keep them on their toes mentally.

Peter Staffa

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how i teach

i have a less formal approach to teaching. i'm young, in my mid-20s and don't like to be super formal. the students and i have a mutual respect, so long as the work gets done.