Delivering instructional content that is understandable by students and increases their knowledge is the goal of educators. Knowing what are the best ways to assess the learning of students should be a high priority of educators as well. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Introducing yourself and getting to know your students is an important part of creating a positive and confident environment in the class.
practice demonstrations first!
Start with a great introduction/orientation and let your students know you care about getting to know them.
be prepared!
It is important to develop a rapport with students and vary instructional styles during class, It is also important to prepare demonstrations before class and limit the steps. Also, the attention span of adults is only about 10-15 mins so try to keep lectures brief and engaging.
If you make a mistake, admit it and move on!
The importance of learning at the level of the head, the heart, and the gut. Students should feel comfortable in the classroom.
It is important to provide clear goals, course objectives and a syllabus for students. It is also important to determine which instructional method will be most effective.
Learnt about the barriers in teaching activities and various strategies to deal with it.
I've learned about my role as an educator and the importance of credibility, candidness compassion, commitment, and clarity. I also learned about the importance of being a model, manager, and motivator in the classroom.
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