You must take initiative to improve yourself.
It noted in one of the readings: It has been said that no one can motivate you to do anything, you have to do it yourself. While this global statement is true in the broadest sense, an instructor can certainly create opportunities for students to motivate themselves as they move through their courses. --> I love motivating students! Good stuff in this section!
Smatt
I learned that teaching is a skill and takes time to develop your instructional style. Also, time and effort and personal and professional development is key. It is not about how smart you are but to show how much you love your subject and the students.
The roles of an instructor, model, manage, and motivate resonated with me because each role also apples to leadership. Leaders must set the example by modeling the right behavior; manage the environment and the culture of their organizations; and encourage and inspire those they work with in order to ensure that their team is motivated achieve mission success.
Love what you know and be a great example. it's okay not to act smart.
Leading by example but also reading the room. Understanding how each individual best learns and being able to properly relay the information to best be absorbed
Lead by example, be a model, a manager, and a motivator. Continue to grow in your profession with staff development courses. Learning is more important than teaching.
Adhere to the ideas presented in this course. Use the tools available in order to
- maintain growth
- maintain a course of action for improvement
- be sensitive to students
I have noticed that as a new instructor I need to improve in the area of prfessionalism. I can't be their "pal," but I can be their friend. There is a difference. Also, I need to be aware of the example I set before them. Moreover, I need to be more prepared and more confident in front of them.
Be the model you want your students to become by exhibiting a high level of professionalism at all times.
From this module I have learned the importance of professionalism in and out the classroom.
Comment on Gary Wilkerson's post:
Hi Gary,
that first video defiantly made an impression on me as well. I agree with the humbling yourself, not only because others can be smarter than you, but because it is human nature to test people on what they say and how they behave. So coming in with a different approach will set the tone for everyone.
Tori
To lead by example and lead your students in the right direction by inspiring them to learn.
It is important to lead by example and look for ways to improve teaching. Engage students with the material and teach in a way that sets a tone that they are able to trust the instructor as well as the material being taught.
Teach how you want to be taught. If you would be offended, upset, or bored by a teacher doing something, do not do it.
As faculty, I will focus on improving my technical, professional and personal competency on a daily basis. I will continue to value real-time student feedback and will recognize my own opportunities to improve.
I have learned that professionalism is a collective approach to your overall presenatation to the students.
Yiu want to have a development plan and lead by example.
Sometimes I wear my mood on my sleeve. I need to be aware of how I am coming across to my students and show enthusiasm even if I'm not.
Reflection, be professional, Present yourself in the way you expect from your students
