Teresa Thompson

Discussion Comment

Student motivation around the holidays

Absolutely. I make a point to engage the students on a personal level by asking by interests outside the classroom.

Teresa Thompson

Discussion Comment

Course Content delivery

Instructors should consider using various delivery models to get the information to the students by accommodating all learning style. Using a mixture of deliveries will keep the students engaged and improve the retainment of information.

Teresa Thompson

Discussion Comment

First Day

The first day is one of the most important days if not the most important days of the class. It is important to have an agenda or plan for the first day. You must have the requirements for completing the class ready to review with the class in order to set the class and yourself up for success.

Teresa Thompson

Discussion Comment

Planning and preparation

Planning and preparing are key to a successful start for the instructor as welll as for the student. Students will make a decision if they will follow you or not dependent on how you present yourself..as prepared or not.

Teresa Thompson

Discussion Comment

Instructor as a role model

Having the opportunity to be a role model is valuable. You are nurturing someone who may be undecided on the path to take. Role modeling takes place when you first meet the students and continues on with every interaction. We want the role modeling to always be a positive one.