Barry Westling

Barry is an award winning educator and health practitioner. He has over 35 years experience practicing and teaching in the medical sciences. For the past 25 years he has served as Dean and Administrative Director for Respiratory Care Education at San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC). Barry was instrumental in writing SJVC's first A.S. degree program, developing its online Respiratory Therapy degree program, and creating the college's study skills seminar for at-risk youth ("Positive Perspectives"). He has been the recipient of numerous professional and educational awards, including the Career College Association (CCA) Teacher of the Year award in 2003.

Barry has specialized teaching credentials in adult and vocational education. He is a licensed trainer for the Coaching for PROformance management training program. He has been an active textbook reviewer and professional credentialing examination writer since 1994. Besides associate degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Business Administration, Barry has a B.S. degree in Vocational Education from California State University Stanislaus and an M.S. degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of LaVerne. He has also completed graduate course work in Business Organizational Management.

Course Structure

• Can Start Anytime
• Modular Structure (with online content, quizzes and forums)
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Modules
• 4 Hours of Activities (about 1 hour per module)
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course (1 module/week)
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study All Modules
• Participate in Module Forum Discussions *
• Achieve 70% on Module Quizzes
• Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in at least one of the module forums. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum(s) in which you participate and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Module 1: Preparing Yourself for the Classroom

• Instructors Come in All Shapes and Sizes
• Questions about Being an Instructional Leader
• In the Mind Set of the Instructor
• Management of Yourself, Material and Resources
• Using Guest Speakers
• Organizing Field Trips
• Observing your Educational Setting

Module 2: Selecting Instructional Delivery Methods

• Training and Instruction
• Learning and Education
• Senses in Learning
• Delivery Choices
• Media Choices
• Chalk/White Boards
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Traditional Media

Module 3: Troubleshooting Instructional Strategies

• Anticipating Problems
• Too Much Work for Allotted Time
• Not Enough Work for the Allotted Time
• Assignment Too Difficult for Many Students
• Students Are Increasingly Restless and Off-Task
• Students With Inadequate Backgrounds

Module 4: Creating an Evaluation System

• Different Types of Evaluation Systems
• Methods of Evaluation
• Calculation of Students' Performances
• Creating and Troubleshooting Grading Methods
• Make Up Work and Extra Credit
• Sharing Grading with Your Students

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Three Courses:

• Certificate of Knowledge in Career College Teaching
• Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

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