Joan Darienzo

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Soft Skills

I believe soft skills are so important in the work place today.

Joan Darienzo

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Do the Right thing

As a member of the Concorde staff it is our job to enforce our core values, it allows our students to be better employees.

Joan Darienzo

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Security

I enjoyed and agree with enhancing security. I believe that by starting your class ensuring these techniques will provide clear direction for the entire term

Joan Darienzo

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Activites in the lecture classroom

I like the idea of games in the classroom, but with limited time it is hard, sometimes we get so involved it is time to go. I need so short to the point games, I will do some research. I know the students will like the change.

Joan Darienzo

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Seating, Music and Aroma In The Classroom

I love the ideas for seating arrangements, the togetherness feeling is welcoming for our school because we enter new students with previous students. Music can bring attention to long dry information such as legal issues. Aroma is a great idea, I will try cinnamon to encourage and orange to calm this term.

Joan Darienzo

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Language for student's attention

I enjoyed the part about phrases that increase learning. The facilitator using the words.."This part you will find exciting, This will be easy for you, There are only right answers," is a positive way to get students attention. I will start using this method immediately.

Joan Darienzo

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Learning disabilities

I appreciate the idea of putting a box around important text, great idea, this will make LD students zoom in on needed information.

Joan Darienzo

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Using life experiences

I use life experiences in the classroom everyone can relate, even those with reading problems or ESL. It keeps them focused.

Joan Darienzo

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Group learning

I like the idea of group learning, it can help bring out shy and withdrawn students. Groups can help students help students and a feeling of belonging.

Joan Darienzo

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Movement in the instructional area

I agree that an instructor needs to move throughout the classroom/lab, it makes the students focus on what is being said or done. They will pay attention, not sure of what comes next, will she ask a question during lecture, in lab will she check my work to see if I am doing it correctly, etc. It keeps them alert especially if the subject is difficult.