Jeanne Chilton

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In every area of our lives, critical thinking skills are necessary to identify possible situations that can result in a negative way if not handled properly. What are some issues you have been faced with where critical thinking was necessary? How do you assist your students in applying critical thinking skills?

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Learning Objectives

I feel that this course provided a clearly defined protocol for developing learning objectives. In order to be an effective instructor, you must first have the objectives clearly stated. This will assist you in providing an organized and detailed lesson plan that will be easy for students to follow.

Jeanne Chilton

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Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

It is important to provide additional resources to students with learning disabilities to help them succeed.

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Reading Challenges

Students with reading challenges can benefit from visual representations that they can correlate to the material.

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Group Dynamics

It is important to observe group dynamics to make sure each member has a voice.

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Eye Contact

Maintaining eye contact with the student will show that you are interested in their learning. It also helps you observe facial expressions to see if they are understanding the material.

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Student Evaluation

It is important to evaluate each students progress regulary to make sure they are grasping the information. If not, it is important to work with these students to help them to succeed.

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Back Up Plan

When you find that a particular teaching method is not keeping the attention of your students, it is important to have a back-up lesson in place to grab their attention.

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Use a Variety of Teaching Methods

How a student learns can very from student to student. Using a variety of teaching methods and presentation techniques will help to reach the whole audience.

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Organization in the Classroom

Planning and organizing your day will keep the students motivated in class. It helps to keep a productive flow so that the students do not loose attention.