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Walter & Group....
[GH] Since I've been away for a while, I thought it a good idea to review the last request by Dan Davala for us to consider at least three things which were done well during the teaching exercises in Dennis Grant's video instruction clips.
Here is Dan's message from September :
" [GH] A worthwhile challenge from Dan Davala ! -
Gordy,
I understand the intent of this exercise was to examine and point out the less than good practices of the instructor - some obvious, and some quite subtle. Most of those who responded did a more than adequate job of the stated objective. However, I would like to propose an even greater challenge to the group. As teachers, and teachers of teachers, we all know how important it is to focus on the positive and find things the student is doing well. Doing so builds confidence in the student and opens them up to critique as we build on their successes which is far more effective than pointing out everything they are doing wrong.
Therefore, I challenge those who wish to participate to re-examine the clips and find THREE THINGS THE INSTRUCTOR IS DOING WELL! These are the things you would compliment in the instructor and build upon if you were their mentor and observed them teaching this class. I know what my answers are and will share them with Gordy separately. What are yours?
One more thing just to clarify. I am not suggesting that this instructor is doing these things correctly or perfectly, just that these are the things I would extract from what I saw, compliment, then build upon if I were mentoring him. There is simply always something to compliment. Just wanted to make sure that came through.
Dan "
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[GH] Since I suspect many of you didn't save Dennis' video links, we'll now go back to his message of August 30th so you can easily re-review them before taking Dan's challenge :
"I know you are taking a break. If you are interested I would like to try the 'Internet Clave'
I have some video ready and I would like to invite MCI candidates to view them on Wednesday and Thursday and we could respond on Tuesday next week.
The first is a series of 3 videos to be viewed in sequence.
Dennis "
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