I have had the opprortunity to teach in a gen-ed class this phase and have had to change my mode of thinking from the dental profession to a pharmacy technicians approach. It has been helpful to, on occassion, take a step back and view things as how it would be pertinent in THEIR profession before presenting it. It makes class more enjoyable if you can use analogies that they could possibly encouter or problems they will eventually have to solve in the field. I enjoyed the section of module 4 that gave more ideas about how to make each course… >>>

I enjoyed the section of this module on first impressions and "show time". I am a firm believer in the importance of "the first impression". I also believe that you teach people how to treat or respond to you. If you allow disrespect...they will desrespect you and vice versa. I liked the suggestions about always arriving early and making sure that things are ready to go when the students first arrive. Preparation shoudl not begin right before the students arrive or after the fact. You create ideas about yourself, preparation, and ultimately questions about your ability as an instructor if… >>>

I cannot live without my course outline! It is critical for both my success and the students throughout my classes. Each student appreciates a "blue-Print" or master plan for the course from the first day. I can tell how much they appreciate knowing in advance what is expected of them....it gives them a physical document that will walk them through my course as well as show them all that they have accomplished. However, I would love some input on what one does when Holidays, school closings, etc. interfere with the outline resulting in "cramming" of material to make up for… >>>