Top Teaching Strategies for Trades Instructors
The on-demand webinar "What Top Trades Instructors Do Differently" features expert educators like Sergio Cazares sharing practical, student-centered teaching strategies—such as simulations, flipped classrooms, and peer collaboration—to help trades instructors replace ineffective lecture methods, boost student engagement, and produce job-ready graduates.
On-Demand Webinar
What Top Trades Instructors Do Differently
Learn New Teaching Strategies To Turn Bored Students Into Job-Ready Graduates
You’ve been there: glazed eyes, phones under desks, students going through the motions but clearly not engaged. Meanwhile, down the hall, there’s that instructor whose students are leaning in, asking questions, and actually excited about what they’re learning. What’s the difference?
It’s not charisma or luck. It’s strategy.
Hear from expert educators who will demystify game-changing teaching strategies for the construction trades and show you exactly how to implement them in your classroom. You’ll discover why traditional lecture-based methods are failing today’s students and learn practical, proven approaches that put students in the driver’s seat of their learning.
Whether you’re a seasoned instructor looking to refresh your approach or an educational leader seeking to transform your entire program, this webinar will provide actionable strategies you can start implementing immediately.
Key Takeaways
- A clear roadmap for transitioning from lecture-heavy to student-centered teaching methods that increase engagement and retention.
- Practical strategies on how to implement a change in your teaching strategy.
- Proven techniques for using simulations, flipped classroom approaches, and peer collaboration to maximize hands-on learning.
Meet the Speakers
Sergio Cazares – Director of Faculty Development, Remington College
Sergio Cazares is the Director of Faculty Development at Remington College, where he has dedicated nearly a decade to advancing career-focused education and faculty excellence. Throughout his progressive career at the institution, he has served in key leadership roles, demonstrating his commitment to hands-on learning and student success. With expertise in training, e-learning, and team management, Sergio designs comprehensive faculty orientation programs and mentoring initiatives that enhance instructional quality and support the institution’s mission of preparing students for skilled trades and professional careers.
Robert Hamm – HVAC Program Coordinator, Maysville Community & Technical College
Robert Hamm is a Professor of HVAC and Refrigeration at Maysville Community and Technical College, where he has been educating students in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for over 21 years. He is a hands-on program leader who transformed his curriculum by creating personalized learning pathways that meet students where they are and move them toward mastery.
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