I plan to use what I have learned from this training in the classroom. Ask students questions and give them time to reflect. Take time with students with hands on training to make sure they have a better understanding of the practical exercises. Set example for students to look up to and follow.   

I'm teaching new standard starting next year, so I decided to go ahead and implement some of the changes in my current classes. After working through this module, I started making my tests shorter. Previously, I was using content from ICEV, textbooks, and my own workplace experience and/or research. In many cases, not all the content for a given unit was standard specific. This resulted in some pretty lengthy tests that were going well beyond the scope of the standard. In some instances, I think this is fine. The standards are pretty minimal when it comes to videography. I definitely… >>>

My action plan after taking this course is to make of list of questions for my classes that involve discussion.  I hope to model reasoning skills by doing this and will encourage my students to also come to class with questions based on their pre-readings.

I have had a chance to reflect on my current teaching plan and adapt it to the current student level and expected outcomes. I will utilize different teaching styles and always be open to change and suggestions.

This was very helpful to helping me in my creation of test making and when I need multiple choice or essay or true false to best fit what I am teaching or how I want to see what they are learning and for what student does better with a certain test

It is important to understand learning disabilities and to know that these types of students can be just as successful when given the proper learning tools. 

It is important to walk around the classroom while lecturing because it keeps all the student's attention and keeps them involved in the classroom discussion and topics. 

I was very familiar with this topic as I have had many courses with it. I did find the analysis of different types of questions interesting.

I have learned that instructors are in a position of authority. Therefore, it is imperative we model our best behaviors to reflect our profession and knowledge as a subject matter expert. What I have learned is that we may not have all the answers, so having humility is an asset , and we can have students engaged to look up what they are asking for a discussion later.

Plan to clearly assign roles or at least a manager to efficiently assign roles within the group. Clearly defined task and clearly defined roles within the task. Allow for internal group discussion and analysis. Facilitate evaluation of the process and outcome

Having a lesson plan is great way to stay on topic. It also helps clarify the order of the day for said topic. It also helps me gather the appropriate supplies needed, such as appropriate teaching aids.

Because of this course, I feel confident that I know the components of a successful lesson plan creation. Determine the lesson content, develop a lesson title, verbalize by instructional intent. My lesson plan should also address questions like, why do my students need to learn this content? What do I want the students to learn in this content? And lastly, how will I teach this content? A successful lesson plans addresses a form of evaluation of it's effectiveness in the end.

This lesson provided a great deal of information that is useful for any student population. It was useful to note that IEP is no longer valid after as student graduates for high school. Colleges are however required to provide accommodations. These accommodations can prove useful for those students who have learning disabilities but desire to attend college.

Effective instructional delivery and assessment require careful planning, flexibility, and a student-centered approach. While challenges like time constraints and technology access exist, they can often be mitigated through thoughtful strategies and a focus on continuous improvement. The key is to remain adaptable and reflective on your practice, ensuring that both instruction and assessments are designed to best meet the diverse needs of your students.

I learned that planning my questions for the lesson can help me to assess what the students learned also learned when to ask certain questions during the lecture and the importance of good test questions.

Completing this course has been a transformative experience in my journey as an educator. I’ve learned the importance of creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments that foster engagement and critical thinking. A key best practice I’ve embraced is integrating active learning strategies, such as collaborative group work and formative assessments, to empower students and address diverse learning needs.

After completing these courses, I have made several notes about things that I intend on using going forward in the classroom! The challenge is planning them into my lesson plan, and see the actual outcome of these practices.

Best Practices. Active Learning: Incorporate hands-on activities, group discussions, and problem-solving tasks to engage learners and apply theoretical concepts.
Relevance to Real Life: Connect learning materials to real-world scenarios and practical applications to enhance motivation and retention.
Flexible Learning Environments: Offer various learning formats (e.g., online, in-person, hybrid) to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.
Feedback and Reflection: Provide regular feedback and encourage reflection on experiences to help learners assess their progress and adjust their learning strategies.
Action Plans
Needs Assessment: Conduct surveys or interviews to identify the specific needs and interests of adult learners in your program.
Curriculum Design: Develop… >>>

I will send an introduction video before the 1st day of class.

I will start lectures with an example of why what we are about to learn is needed.

I will immediately make notes about the lectures as to how I can improve or doo something different to keep the students engaged.

I will start my professional development plan.

I have been using students to do Demo's for a few years now and it has been very successful, during the lecture I cover all SOP's, safety concerns and steps.

I always ask for a volunteer, and usually have a student happy to lead the demo, I find it gives me the opportunity to cover the key points while guiding the demo. and gives the students confidence seeing a peer doing it for the first time.