I teach applied electronics at a career college, I've noticed that many students like my classes because they are hands-on. But there's is always a number of students that prefer more theory and I would like some suggestions on how to integrate more theory in a hands-on course.

I have never been in a "classroom" but I have been a part of helping students throught tutoring and homework. After going through this module regarding assessments, I have a much, much better view on how I can further help the students I tutor. Now I know how I can see if they actually understand and learn what I am helping them with. Just makes it easier for me to help them. I am really enjoying these modules. I'm sure glad I took them!!

I admit that I under-dress for class. That being said, I teach a technical certification course where the students are predominately young adults dressed in jeans, tee shirts, and flip-flops. As I dressed professionally the first few weeks, a line quickly appeared. This line was clearly erased around the third week, when I started to dress as they did. My point is that, as in life, every situation is different. By my breaking protocol, the students better related to me; yet, in my opinion, I was still able to be a successful model, manager and motivator. Does this indeed show a lack of professionalism, as this module would have you believe?

With such a variety of students that enter the classroom, teachers need methods that allow all students to learn as effectively as they can. Howard Gardner's theories on multiple intelligences will help teachers understand how students learn, modify and provide various methods of teaching, and develop a positive learning environment. Each class should provide the students with several methods in which they are able to learn and participate. Provide the students with tactile, spatial, verbal, written, and logical activities to help them all succeed. Also, students can be grouped by their M.I. so they can really express themselves. How do you know what intelligence a student is? There are several short tests available and you can have them do the test during their first class meeting - it can even be used as a get to know you activity.

Something that I'm starting to do is take my classes to our library (we have a small campus, and it's literally just across the hall). We have researched topics for papers, and even tried out a website to help my students learn how to cite sources. This is especially good around 9pm when they're starting to nod off.

If you want improve your classroom management, there are several things that can help you. Being prepared for the first day of school is one of the most important attributes needed for successful classroom management besides being consistent. Having planned out the course, looked over the textbook, and created your quizzes, tests and assignments will assist in you having a full understanding of the learning objectives and of how the assessments and learning activities correspond to each objective. We also need to have our gradebooks ready by the first day, so we can learn and practice students' names before we meet them. It also assists us in taking roll the first day - why wait until 5 minutes before class to get a class roster?. This will also make learning students quicker, which in turn helps to minimize undesirable behavior in the classroom. Besides planning for the course, we need to develop a syllabus that describes the course, objectives, policies and procedures, course outline, and a little bit about you. Make sure you go over the syllabus with the class so they know exactly what they will learn, what they need to do to succeed, and how you manage the class. This will be a time for them to raise any questions or concerns they have about the course. The syllabus also helps to re-enforce the policies and procedures of the class and school; incase a situation does arise, you have the syllabus to refer to. This will help you be fair and consistent with each situation. Furthermore, to help make classroom management easier make sure that you are ready for the first day. Have copies of the syllabus and handouts ready, classroom organized and clean, arrive to class early, meet each student prior to the start of the class (if possible), start your class on time, be dressed appropriately, and set the example from the second the students walk through the door because you are the one the students want to strive to be like. One last thing, don't try to be their friend; instead, be their teacher and help them grow.

I've taught for a while, and always felt a little guilty about the getting-to-know-you activities I do with the students on the first day of class. I guess I felt like it wasn't really "necessary". So it's good to learn that not only is it o.k., it's a desirable way to build rapport.

I'm wondering how much supplemental material can play a part in Gen Ed classes such as Prep English or Math 101. Do any of you have ideas you're currently using? So much of what we do is limited by the abilities of our students, in addition to the time constraints of the course.

The best way to teach students especially in the technical field is by example. Understanding the needs and the skill sets of the students is critical to their success and that determines your success. Does anybody want to contribute to this?

One should always be prepared before standing and lecturing adults. You can bluff for 20 min. but then they will see the light!!! I alway come prepared.

I try with each subject I teach to mix it up. I use a challenge, homework reading, powerpoint, review exercises and some case studies where applicable. I also prepare the students a week ahead of time to work on their review sheets for upcoming tests. I have great sucess all around.

It never amazes me that students, in smaller classes under 25 think that an instructor will not see them cheating, for example,keyboarding. There are always a couple of students that hand in work that repicates another. What is more amazing is that they think you will not figure it out! I always give them an option. I bring the students in the conference room and ask the question "Is there something about your work you would like to share with me?" When they do not come clean, I give them thier options dictated by the school. I also make them sign their papers. Thier signature validates that is is their own. This way they can't say they took someones elses paper by mistake. I also make them sign them in a sign in sheet. Also, students who are trying, putting in 100% effort in class, homework and tests always rat the cheaters out.

It's always good to have different methods of teaching because there are different ways of learning. I notice my students like this because they don't know what the next class will be like. Will there be a videotape? Will there be a discussion? Will there be a lecture? It's good to keep the students interested in the class.

A to-do list is very handy. This list will make sure nothing is left out and you can check off what you have covered so none of the information will be repeated. When the students see this, they will know that everything in that class will be done in order and complete.

We as teachers always expect our students to be prepared for class, to bring in their textbooks, their assignments, their pens, etc. But sometimes its the teachers that do not come in well prepared for the class. Students ask questions about the course and on the material and we should always be prepared to answer any question at any given time. Organization plays a big part in being prepared.

The main goal in teaching is to help the students and what better way than to be their model, manager, and motivator? Students do look at their teachers as role models and who better than us teachers to show them what people in the real world are like? It's good for us to always keep ourselves in check to be a good example.

Please give more imformation about more additional guidelines. May be in the future.thanks.

I have may style of demonstrate in teaching of technical subjects but I learn more bout your style.Thanks

I like your way by group of 4 or 5 it is to memories the student name .thanks

In this course I learn more I hope to take more classes in the future. thanks