You are not the smartest.
professionalism, organization and instructional style are 3 important key factors when it comes to taking on a role as an instructor. Students need a role model that not only instructs but also displays confidence, knowledge and passion for the subject matter being taught. As teachers, it is also our responsibility to continuously work on our professional development plan so that we may also grow as individuals in the teaching industry. Do not fall into the trap of becoming buddies with the students, yes, we can mentor and guide but also keeping boundaries is essential. Overall, strive to be a motivating, compassionate and dedicated tutor who wants nothing but their students to learn and succeed in the specific field of study.
How you deliver the material is just as, if not more important, than the material itself.
Never assume you are more intelligent. Motive and encourage the students
Instructors must lead by example. We should be life long learners and demonstrate the desire for self improvement to our students to encourage their active participation in our courses.
This module was very interesting and concise. It allowed me to focus on what teaching was all about and that is "Learning". I felt that the material given in the course was very beneficial to me.
Such small things can make a difference. Be at the classroom door before class greeting students as they arrive in the classroom is one that I will now practice.
As an instructor, I learned that I should develop a "student-first" teaching approach to teaching, that most learning occurs outside of the classroom, as well as create a personal professional development plan to improve my skills.
I learn to important of being confidence and really taking ownership of your subject metter.
That unpredictability is the key to teaching and that classes change, and the need to be ready to accept changes and encourage it. I would like to become ready and prepared before classes for the changes.
The module is a good refresher on the essentials of a professional in the classroom. I appreciated the 3 M's: Manage, Model and Motivate. Key takeaways...
Manager: As Conductor of the Orchestra I am responsible for content and process. My role includes that of leader, disciplinarian, cheerleader, and evaluator (judge?)
Model: Love the student, Love the subject. Let the student share their knowledge
Motivator: Cheer their success, acheiviement pf goals and skills
I've learned I should always be looking for ways and techniques to enhance or improve my teaching methods, to engage the students.
Engaging the students in a career focused agenda.
Setting the example is so important when instructing students.
I really enjoyed learning about the three roles: model, manager, and motivator. It is difficult to not cross the line of students feeling like you are their pal when you have such a small program like mine. I learned a lot about my role as their instructor and guidelines to follow.
Prepare and be professional. The students are learning from the instructor and will model the instructor's behaviors.
Professionalism is very important in the classroom setting, especially when we are building and empowering new professionals.
Instructor roles include being a model, manager, and motivator. Also, don't come across as if I am the smartest in the classroom, because someone else may be more knowledgeable.
To stay up-tp-date on teaching strategies and to lead by example.
