· The teaching of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Access) skills is very important. | |
· We need to address emotional intelligence in our curriculum. | |
· Students often lack the ability to see consequences of their choices/behavior, and they need to be taught time/self management skills. | |
· Online and hybrid classes are requiring the ability to manage time and be self directed. | |
· Teaching skills like leadership and teamwork and learning style differences can be done effectively through structured exercises and games. A good source of these activities is University Associates. | |
· Personality assessments such as Myers-Briggs can be effective tools for teaching, but should be used with caution as they can also be considered diagnostic tools for psychologists and counselors | |
· Personality and interest assessments should be connected to EALRs. | |
· There should be input in the classrooms from industry including classroom mentors, speakers and field trips | |
· Students can get an idea of real world experiences from role playing exercises that are based on situations that happen in industry | |
· Teachers can access speakers and mentors through their Career Centers. |