Professional development is essential to strengthening your practice as an educator.
Always have an understanding and open mind.
Model and motivate are big ones for me as it can change the view on how a student will learn and respect me as an instructor.
Be excited about the subject you are teaching - this keeps students interested and makes learning fun
The way I present myself both physically and mentally has an impact on the students. Being prepared and knowledgeable also presenting myself professionally will let the students know I am credible and competent to teach. Being willing to always further my own education is key.
To Model, Manage, and Motivate students babying prepare, having all utilities for learning available to the students, planned out and with confidence in your knowledge of the material you are teaching while maintaining a professional mannerism while doing it.
Arrive to class before the students, stand at the door ready to greet them, and show excitement for the topic you'll be covering!
Knowing your subject goes without saying and knowing yourself is a must in developing the skills to share what you know.
Great information, this would especially be great for a part of a new employee's training! Being the model for students is critical.
Do not try to prove yourself by explaining your experience. That resonated with me. They should get that you are a master of your craft by how you represent yourself and share your knowledge. In other words, actions speak louder than words.
How you present yourself has much more of an impact than most realize.
Professional Instructor style should be able to know their past Professional Instructor, school, students, subject, colleagues, and yourself.
Instructor should have that kind of spiritual charisma to initiate the supportive and motivate the students to reach their career goals
I have learned that I need to try not to be too lenient with my students and give them better structure in the classroom.
I liked how it stated that making it engaging and motivating was more important than "appearing" smart. As it said there is always someone in that class smarter than you, it's about being a lover of the subject and teaching the subject.
My biggest take-aways were:
1. Professionalism and being a model of the profession you are trying to teach is of utmost importance. Not only can you teach the subject, you have to BE a good example of the profession itself.
2. You need to keep re-educating YOURSELF on the latest in the field in order to be the best instructor. Some ways to do that is go to seminars for professional organizations and read journal articles from the field.
To expand on my credentials and be up to date on new innovations in the automotive industry.
I have learned to introduce myself to students and remain professional at all times.
Model, Manage and Motivate at all times!
Lead your students in a standard matter possible, Show them how to listen and communicate effectively.
I loved the 5 C's. Be credible, candid, compassionate, committed and clear!
