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believe is mainly due to advancements in technology.
Continually try to learn how to identify students'
learning styles, and how to adapt your teaching style
correspondingly. For example, it is hard to teach an
intellectual learner in a hands-on atmosphere, and vice
versa. Adapting teaching styles to the students' learning
styles will keep them interested and motivated. Always
remember, as an instructor, you are an expert at your cra.
What is common knowledge to you may not be for your
student.
Why are professional development and
continuing education important to you?
It is important on so many levels! Being an instructor
means that I have the opportunity to be a mentor in
another person's life. is also includes being a father in
my personal life. Continuing education is a key instrument
in helping me become a better human being on all levels.
What's one thing you think career
education leaders can do to improve
institutional performance?
I believe that educational leaders can improve institutional
performance by updating (or continuing to update) their
curriculum, and by adapting to technology advancements.
ey also need to educate, or continue to educate, their
personnel at all levels on a regular basis via continuing
education. My institution does this and it has truly helped
me become a more qualified and confident educator.
CHEP Certification
The CHEP certification
recognizes employees of
career schools, colleges,
and universities who strive
for excellence in their
respective positions, with
the ultimate goal of enabling
institutions to develop high-
performing, compliant, and
ethical employees to better
serve students. CHEPs have
successfully completed forty-
eight hours of approved training
in their area of concentration
and are required to complete
eight hours of approved training
annually to maintain their
certification.
Visit www.cheponline.org to
learn more about the CHEP
certification.
