Questions by both the teacher and the students are very good tools as they open up the communications to everyone.

When teaching a diverse class many techniques should be used to make sure everyone is understanding the information being delivered.

Be prepared with reference material, demonstration items and objectives before class starts.

Be confident!

I usually spend an hour before class every day making sure I have all my instructions, support materials,etc. ready to go when class starts.

If you can get the student to bring it to class

One thing I found helpful when teaching a class is to get away from the attitude that I know everything and you know nothing. Yes I have more experience than my students but that does not mean I can't learn from them. Whenever a student conveys an question, comment, idea or story try not to quickly shut them down. One of the worst things one can do to a student is making them feel as though they are insignificant. This is a quick way to not only loose the student, but deter the class from participating. One technique I use is to ask the class for feedback on the question, comment, idea or story. If the question is a technical one, I have the class do research to see if they can find the answer. By encouraging this activity, my classes become very interactive and fun.

I find that when meeting a class for the first time the most important thing I can do to create a first impression is be utterly passionate about what you are doing... this I have always found breaks the ice and motivates the students

I found this first part quite interesting in the fact that most of what they were saying I have adopted into my instructing methods(based on prior teachers that I have had) I think that this is a excellant course for new instructors to learn good habits in the classroom

It has been said that your preparation for a class is the key to the success of your class. This module just reinforces that beleif.

We call it EL. My definition is any learning that takes place when the student learns by his involvement. It could be a physical activity, hands on project, drawing, presentation It is some type of interaction where the student grasp the concept or skill in a way that is challenging and fun. The subject is learned not remembered.

I do not like reviewing for test I will answer any question asked. I will perform any demo in question. But test reviews I dislike because even though the instructor during the review talks of many things he will review the test.I believe starting at the first page of the chapter that they are to be tested on. Students ask a question no question next page and so on until the end of the chapter.

the subjects I teach makes it easy for them to ask questions I teach brakes and engines. what I have found is make a missttake go back and correct it, mistake if no one else catches it. Let the student know it's ok not to be right all the time. It releases some of the tensions and tells them I not above making mistakes either. Never and fun of the mistake

Do you see anything wrong with asking the students first day of class which way they perfer to learn ? while lecturing I use an abundance of pass arounds so not only do they hear what it is but they see what it is.

here at school our students think nothing of wearing their pants as low as possible and their pants baggie even though they are told to pull them up out of sight they go back down.

Very good course. I gained a new insight into the student with learning disabilities. Our policy with students with an IEP is the Instructor cannot ask the student if they have an accommodation. This is against the FASFA regulations. We refer students to our Student Services department with a blanket announcement at the beginning of each course.

The meeting of the class can make or break the tone set for the entire course period. I have been instructing for over 6 years and this was one of the first lessons I learned and then forgot. I took one on the chin and it made me realize not to skip a step. With the cohart teaching we do, it is easy to assume or feel your students have heard your introduction over and over again, but I learned it creates a great understanding between you and your class no matter how many times they may feel it has been covered.I have learned to take it to a different level and the students usually do the same.

When we at NTI started to take the assessment, not any of us had a clue what "Andragogy" was or meant. The Instructors commented that they must be really stupid not to know. I told them that terminology is relative. A PHD in Psychology would probably not have a clue what a "wrist pin" is. But, the Technical Instructor and the PHD can educate themselves to gain the knowledge of both terms. This is the same with our students. We will need to learn different ways to introduce new terms and concepts so the student can gain the knowledge to apply in real life.

How do you as an instructor plan on reaching individuals that are considered minorities?

I teach three courses and in one we are required to cover 21 Chapters in 11 weeks. This has proven to be a challenge for both me and the students. What would be the best way to deliver this much material in this short of time? I am doing traditional lecture with note handouts given.