The Instructor | Origin: ED107
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Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment --> The Instructor
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Good information. I have often been told that I am too direct.
Good information to have, i will most definitely be using these strategies moving forward
Its good when noticing student behavior issues, to try to respond in a way that best suits that behavior, so that the whole class can return to focus (including that student).
Ramon Gonzalez
I learned in this part that we are learner facilitator, learner and teacher at same time . always we learning something every day in class front the students and yourself
I learned that an instructor’s word choice directly shapes how students interpret their ability to learn, often influencing confidence and engagement before content even begins. Seemingly neutral phrases can unintentionally trigger anxiety or self-doubt, while positive, forward-focused language helps students feel capable, curious, and motivated.
It is always important to be mindful about not only what you are saying, but how you say it.
It is always important to be mindful about not only what you are saying, but how you say it.
As an instructor, your class can become a reflection of who you are. The words you use, the way you say things, the way you do things, all of those will lead into the personality of the class.
I like the suggestions on how to handle difficult students. It can be challenging when a student is being "difficult" without becoming defensive and authoritarian.
Avoiding negativity will always be beneficial in maintaining a productive classroom environment.
These are very good tools to have. Always wondered where my teachers and instructors learned how to get the more challenging students to come back around.
Ways to turn troubled students into willing ;earners
The subtle ways to turn a negative condition into a positive one is really helpful when dealing with the various personalities of students.
Using Negative words in the classroom can alter learning. Instruct in a positive manner to address negativity in the classroom
I've learned how being a facilitator rather than a teacher is beneficial and more efficient in the learning process for the students. Also how positivity is a key factor in how the class receives the information and should lead to better results in the retention of the information.
Better ways to to talk to the students and learn what they need.
Something as small as just changing one word in your delivery can completely change the way the student will take on the task.
no matter how experienced an instructor is, there is always something that can be learned from a course they are teaching. Either from the students or different ways in managing the course
From this module, I learned that creating an accelerated learning environment is about providing access to rigorous, grade-level content with the right supports—not just moving faster through material. It involves using data to target instruction, fostering a growth mindset, and promoting student ownership.
I plan to apply this by using formative data to guide small-group instruction, offering student choice through projects and differentiated tasks, and maintaining high expectations with scaffolds. I’ll also continue building a supportive classroom culture where students feel safe to take risks and challenge themselves.
