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Task-Based Learning
By John Iveson – Task-based learning engages students in communicating, negotiating and decision-making to achieve goals. Substitute Teaching Tips
By Maxine A. Mangat - plan and prepare your standard introduction and make a great first impression wherever you teach. More Games and Simulations
By Ron Gross - Guidelines for creating or selecting your own simulations, and where to find simulations. Public Speaking
By Ronald Gross – speak out with clout with these ten tips for public speaking. Ten ways to introduce vocabulary
By Tania Iveson - Whether you apply these suggestions to illustrating vocabulary or other course content, you'll find these diverse presentation approaches inspiring. Tips for Teachers of Adults
What am I doing here? Rob McConkey turns his wry eye on adult learning preferences, offering up six tips for teachers of adults. Active Teaching and Learning
By Rosemary F. Wolfe – active teaching and learning strategies from the experts in cognitive development. Games and Simulations
By Ron Gross - "Structured Experiences" are games and simulations which make adult learning more enjoyable, more relevant, and more powerful. Tips for Teaching Adult Learners Online
By Rosemary F. Wolfe, Ph.D. – Tips for success in teaching adult learners in an online course - preparation and facilitation. The Art of Teaching Adults
The Art of Teaching Adults: How to Become an Exceptional Instructor and Facilitator, Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition by Peter Renner. Introduction by Daniel D. Pratt. PFR Training Associates, 999 West Broadway, Suite 720, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5, Canada. ISBN 0969731922. Printed in Canada. How to Motivate Resistant Students
By Ron Gross - How to determine whether a student is teachable and identify the cause(s) of their resistance to learning. "How to Get a Course Off to a Great Start"
Teachers can set a positive tone by breaking the ice, clarifying expectations and establishing classroom routines. "Top 10 Teacher Tips"
Tips to help both new and experienced teachers build rapport, motivate students, use teaching aids effectively, and more. How to Foster Classroom Interaction
To engage students, open a lesson by drawing upon their experience and knowledge. Teaching Through Dialog
By Judith M. Smith - Tips on using dialog to enhance connectedness in traditional and nontraditional classrooms. |
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