2. Presentation Skills
The instructor...
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varies the tone and pitch of voice for
emphasis and interest.
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avoids extended reading from notes or
texts.
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uses classroom space and management
well.
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is enthusiastic about the subject matter.
3. Rapport with Students
The instructor
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provides feedback given at intervals.
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welcomes and motivates student
participation.
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demonstrates a sense of humor.
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is able to help many kinds of students.
4. Clarity
The instructor
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uses examples to explain content.
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makes explicit statements drawing student
attention to certain ideas.
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pauses during explanations to allow
students to ask questions.
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relates course material to practical
situations..
5. Organization
The instructor
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states the relation of the class to the
previous one.
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knows how to use the educational
technology needed for the class.
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posts class goals or objectives on the
board.
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makes transitional statements between
class segments.
6. Content Knowledge
The instructor
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incorporates current research in the field.
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identifies sources, perspectives, and
authorities in the field.
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communicates the reasoning process
behind operations or concepts.
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uses a variety of illustrations to explain.
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demonstrates intellectual curiosity.
7. Variety and Pacing
The instructor
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uses more than one form of instruction.
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draws nonparticipating students into the
discussion.
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helps students extend their responses.
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provides explicit directions for active
learning tasks.
8. Impact on Learning
The instructor
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helps develop rational thinking and
problem-solving ability.
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helps develop students' creative capacity.
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helps develop decision-making abilities.
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develops students' appreciation of
intellectual activity.
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helps students develop awareness of the
process to gain knowledge.
9. Instructional Strategies
The instructor
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has a broad level of questioning skills.
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provides clear directions for group work.
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helps students to learn from each other.
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effectively holds class attention.
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provides an effective range of challenges
