Ricky Moore

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Probing Questions

These questions are great to spark class discussion and to get alternative viewpoints.

Ricky Moore

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Groupthink

This section was particularly effective as it shows that independent thought will be discouraged due to the group consenses. Alternatives must always be considered.

Ricky Moore

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Disruptive Behavior

When I come across disruptive behavior, I will utilize some of the methods discussed in this course. I will share these with my fellow instructors that seem to struggle with students that seek to disrupt the class. Putting these into practice in a training session for instructors will benefit all.

Ricky Moore

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Instructor Diversity

When students start discussions about how different instructors teach, I explain that in our field, their will always be various POV. Perspective in neither right or wrong.

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Angry Students

Once angry students "explode" in class, the situation needs to be contained immediately. The other students in the room are watching very carefully to see how the situation is going to be resolved.

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Regressing in the Classroom

It is interesting to see students of all ages regressing to behaving like middle school students. I find it necessary to remind students to remember what their primary focus of returning to school and to put aside the drama that tends to develop in the classrooms.

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Day One of Class

Properly reviewing the class Syllabus is critical. I stress all of the key points and open the discussion in class so that everybody in class is engaged to how they are to be evaluated for the course. The due dates are emphasized and also posted in class in advance to try and eliminate confusion.

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Frequent Quizzes

Very valuable lesson learned on giving quizzes frequently and at the beginning of class.

Ricky Moore

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ED112

This course was very relevant to understanding how adult students think and react to learning. I will incorporate these methods immediately.