Planning and preparation are essential components of successful teaching. The video clip produced by Harvard Business School demonstrated this concept flawlessly. The instructor consistently shows up 30 minutes before class begins and converses with students as they arrive, learns their names, and engages with them. It is essential to have a course syllabus, course objectives, and smart goals. 

There is a multifaceted approach when one is to truly understand the role of an instructor. An instructor is a Model, Motivator, and Manager. An instructor must be an expert in his or her field and must love what they are teaching in order to truly impact their students. As instructors, we are models of professionalism. Our conduct, dress, language, leadership ability, and integrity should be model behaviors of what we expect from our students. The managerial role consists of serving as an authority, judge, cheerleader, and disciplinarian. We must meet students where they are at and serve them with… >>>