I like using a checklist to verify that you have covered all topics.
Maintaining a checklist to ensure all topics are covered effectively
planning ahead, being prepared, organization and order are all essential for instructors. Knowing the content, course, subject matter and syllabus are crucial when managing a classroom and it's students. You can never be overly prepared and it is of an essence for students to sense that their teacher is not only structured and well-organized but, also know that their teacher knows the course inside out and has a solid plan for how the courses will be presented, taught and carried out in a well organized manner so the students will have a clear and precise understanding of what each course is about and what is expected of them in order to successfully learn and pass the curriculum. Always have a checklist on hand and never be afraid to seek other faculties opinions and or advice when needed.
Having a outline and syllabus will help you and your students to define the level of expectations and set the tone for things to come
A good outline of the course will prove very useful.
Developing a solid syllabus.
A lot of ideas come to mind, the list of what what is needed in the classroom for that particular class, reviewing the objectives to ensure the content correlates and having a notepad available to enable me to remember any issues a student may bring to me or phone call to clarify or notes just to follow up on lecture questions
The Course Syllabus is a contract between you and the students, so it is imperative for it to be clear and accurate.
Planning must be flexible. Things change in the classroom on a regular basis, so keeping track of the flow of the lesson allows the information to be tailored to the students for that given day.
I learned the ABC's of writing a good objective (A for audience, B for behavior, C for condition, and D for degree). I will use this in other classes and applications as well.
I have learned the really important of the checklist and syllabus
there are many different types of instructional components. I want to be prepared to utilize and become more comfortable withwith them in the future.
Another great review on the importance of structure when developing a course. Key elements of design are: Lesson Plan, Goals, Objectives and Syllabus. Know the text book you will use. Prepare handouts for the class as needed for each class. Keep current and relevant.
Being thoroughly prepped before class starts and having that additional support of a checklist is one of the tools, I will take with me throughout my teaching career.
I took away the importance of being prepared and organized for not only the class but also the material that you are presenting for the class period. The course syllabus on day one sets the tone for the course.
I found the explanation of a goal being where the student will end up and objectives are how they will get there very helpful. I also liked the way the parts of a syllabus were broken down to help me understand why syllabi are written the way they are.
I've always been a user of checklists in all aspects of life. And being interactive with students makes perfect sense to show them you are involved.
Preparation is key! having a checklist or notepad will help one remember important things.
The one thing that I learned and appreciated the most...keep a notebook handy and on me at all times.
