Penelope Kerr

Absolutley true; students do pick up on who's in the driver seat. It is most frustratiing when I am in a training session and I see unprofessional behaviour such as lack of planning. I find it disrespectful because if I am giving you my undivided attention in order to learn something new then have a little respect for my time by not wasting it. That would be a lasting impression that I have would have about that particular instructor and it would be hard to gain back my trust and respect.

When I get excited or enthusiastic while giving a lecture it becomes contagious and pretty soon everyone is in a state of joy; the joy of learning. Now, what a concept!!

The instructor will likely be the first person a student comes into contacat with in reference to retention issues. Once the instructor has identified a student with a potential retention issue then the instructor should channel that student to the appropriate source for assistance.

Multisensory teaching methods should cast a wider safety net which should reach a vast diversity of different types of learners. Using many types of teaching methods should ensure that you get your concept across, ex. visual presentations, audio presentations, and hands on projects are a few methods which can be helpful.

I agree. If you don't respect yourself in the way that you dress then why should anyone else.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Oh wait I did!!!:)

Prexactly, how will I convince students that I have valid information to teach them about fashion if I don't dress the part?

Organize the class content so learning is not confusing.

There is no control Z "undo" when it comes to first impressions. You must gain the students' trust within the first 20 minutes of the first class or you will find yourself trying to gain ground for the rest of the term.

When going on a road trip an itinerary or schedule of events is most necessary.