This module emphasized meeting students where they are and ensuring our professionalism is not synonymous with elitism. I found the section about the 5-Cs to be beneficial. I resonated most with the idea of being committed and clear.
Teaching encompasses your personality, the needs of students, input from others, needs of the facility, etc.
Comment on Bor Her's post: agreed. by acting the smartest, you show how non-intelligent you really are. This is the best part of learning.
I really enjoyed the contextual learning definition as that defines what i try to do!
A healthy balance of humility + confidence are integral in the makings of a personable instructor !
A good reminder to reflect and re-evaluate going into every new classroom.
It is important to set an example and be a model instructor.
"Model, manage and motivate" Leading by example.!
There is always more to learn when teaching no matter year one or thirty! I appreciated how the course helps to show the balance of caring for your students while also keeping authority as the teacher (5 C's).
You need to prepare, continually develop, and learn from others. You need to become an expert in your area of teaching.
I have learned to continue to be professional, model, manage and encourage students.
There are always opportunities for growth and learning through introspection and personal development.
Past experience shapes us, but we must keep learning ourselves to be great instructors
The Professional Development planning was a big take away for me. I have a desire to learn and grow in my profession but have never actually mapped out a plan for it.
Love what you do, lead by example, and stay engaged with self-development.
Lead by a positive example, you are the model, manager and motivator for the students!
I learnt from the module the ways that I can follow to be a good leader inside the classroom. Also I learn that instructor always need to develop himself by attend developing course, discuss with peers, asking the supervisor and coworkers.
From watching this module, I few take-aways were the 5-C's - Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed and Clear. The difference between "friend" and 'pal" and not to be a pal with students, don't fall into the babysitter trap, and be the model of professionalism.
Professionalism is an aspect that communicates many things, but the most important is the way you treat and respect others and yourself.
To never stop learning about the subject being taught and to present and teach in better and more effective ways>
