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The Most Effective Instructor: Scholar and Facilitator --> Pursuing Effective Instruction
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Deepen your scholarly foundation is the best thing I took away from this.
This was a good reminder that non-verbal cues are almost more important than words. I often cross my arms if I am not sure what to do with my hands. I will refrain from doing that while teaching though so it is not interpreted as negative.
The main thing I learned in the module that I did not know was all of the body language cues that can be given when teaching a classroom full of adults. I am going to be sure to practice those things.
When imparting knowledge for adults it is important to give respect in speech as well as demeanor. Being thoughtful about body language, the type and patterns of speech we use can all have an impact in the success of the students.
Facilitators develop a comforting learning environment and foster learned self-confidence by using nonverbal cues to de-escalate any problems that might occur. Always be aware of the nonverbal messages you may be displaying during lessons and remain in control when students are not following the daily expectations. Avoid personal topics and sharing opinions with the students, as they might get offended.
Different methods that a facilitator can utilized to manage the class into a positive outcome
the scholar is a speaker
the facilitator is a listener
Facilitators develop a learnin environment that is comforting and fosters the learneds'self confidence. Using nonverbal cues to de-escalate any problems that might occur. do not treat adolocense as being children iys counter productive. Avoid personal topics and sharing opinion with the student as they might get offended
How to use more open stances in front of the classroom with my students to be more welcoming.
It is important to not treat adult learners as children.
La interacción correcta, con los estudiantes, empleando métodos y técnicas adecuadamente estudiadas nos permite ser, cada vez, mejores facilitadores y obtener mejores resultados con los estudiantes, eniendo en cuenta, siempre, el contexto.
Our classroom set up has a lot of barriers. I will try to circulate around more and not just stay up front and look for ways to reorient the students during the lectures.
I am very aware of my body cues are very important, I am flexible and hear what my students are saying with good eye contact.
I keep the word "aware" in the back of my mind while teaching. It allows for me to take assess the classrooms temperature and determine if a real time adjustment is required to regain the students attention
As an instructor teaching fellow adults, I have always reminded myself to be respectful, not treat them like children, to be careful when socializing after class, and to remember they are there for their education with their own goals and ambitions, my job is to facilitate their goals.
