The biggest thing I took away from this is the kind of instructor I would like to be. I want to be the instructor that is there 15+ minutes early to engage with my students or to be there if they have any questions about what we have covered so far.
Lead by example. Students look up to us as professionals. We must model that.
Don't try to be the smartest person in the room. Try to demonstrate your passion you have for your trade and show why others should also be passionate.
I learned that I am a Model, Manager and Motivator for my students. How I dress, the way I speak, how I conduct myself, and how I use my time, acting as a leader, and having confidence in the classroom reflects on me as a teacher. I play many roles. Professionalism is extremely important.
This has definitely been a refresher and I enjoyed the content. We always have to remember to keep up on our own growth and personal and professional development in order to provide the best to our students. Be a positive role model and a cheerleader to your students. I always feel that I learn something new from the students and they learn from me as well.
Modeling appearace, behavior, accountability, respect, kindness, compassion and desire to grow as an individual and as an instructor.
I really liked that the module reminds you that you do not have to prove your intelligence and by doing just that you can lose the class.
Be prepared, know your content, be energetic and professional. Show your passion for teaching!
Great review of the key elements to success in the classroom. I really liked the Harvard Business School snipets. Being prepared and energetic, while role modeling professionalism is key to a student first classroom
This module brought up an important point. As an instructor, do not act as if you are smarter than your students. Maintain professionalism at all aspects, peers, coworkers, students.
Roles of an effective instructor: "model, motivate, and manage"
Professionalism, excitement on the topic, punctuality, and providing motivation is the start to a successful professor.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND BE PROFESSIONAL
What motivates learning, how to be professional with students and faculty, and how to exemplify leadership in a classroom and professional setting.
Model professionalism, motivate my students and create a professional development plan for myself.
Get to know yourself and develop a personal improvement plan that allows for growth and betterment as an instructor
Come into the classroom with confidence, Be an active listener, and always remain professional.
Your a role model to the next generation of professionals guide the way!
Developing oneself as an instructor is something that need to remain at the front of our minds on a consistent basis and as it was stated in the material, this takes planning but it also takes an objective awareness about yourself to tune up the way you dress, be prepared for class, pay close attention to how you speak, etc. This is a continuous process for each of us and I feel like it is more an more difficult as our parameters for professionalism become broader and more skewed in our society.
Be prepare, develop a plan, practice, practice, find an inspiring examples to promote positive thinking, desire to learn. Be effective communicator.
