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Instructional Style

Hi Andrew,
You are facing a challenge. Many subject matter experts can only copy what they have seen in their own learning experiences. So they may be trying to copy a style that is really not their own. What I try to do with new instructors is to clearly define the three roles of an educator, that being the model, manager and motivator. By giving them clear approaches, examples, and implementation strategies within each of these three areas they get a sense of comfort and it “buys” them some time to really develop their own style.
Once they understand their role as for example a model, they can focus on how they can be an appropriate model for their students, while they are learning how to present the curriculum, develop skill with the classroom technology, plus receive additional input from other educators like your self.
The key is to give them a sense of confidence in the classroom right from the beginning to they will keep trying, while developing their skills.
Gary

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