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Organized and prepared to teach

Alicia, This is a sound sentiment that has it's effectiveness when practiced regularly and consistently. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Alicia, This speaks to motivation. Like a coach offering encouyragement to a player, feedback can yield better results. And the sooner, the better. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Alicia, Good example. Physical learning (active discussion, groups, teams, labs, skills) engages students, and by default contribute to use of multiple senses. Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Susan, Good back up plans will work under most situations, regardless of the reason to implemment them. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Brenda, Exactly. Students need direction in order to stay on course. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Linda, Students appreciate effort their instructor makes in grading and providing graded status. They may not say anything, but the recognize the quality and value added service this process provides. Barry Westling

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Reasons for evaluating students

Larissa, My belief is the evaluation is almost as important as the delivery of course content. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Adrienne, Yes, there needs to be time for any needed correction and opportunity for improvement. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Mark, Yes, certainly an important component of providing regular, individual communications. Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Nancy, Pretests don't have to be elaborate or particularly comprehensive. Even just going around the room, asking selected questions of students at random will provide a generalized overview of where the class seems to be. Barry Westling