Being an instructor is more than just about teaching. As a instuctor, you set the tone and provide the example of the expectation for you student as a professional. This means we must lead by example. As a professional in the field, our personal and formal experiences and knowledge add value in preparing our students for the real world. It also can help with transfer of learning to assist students with better understanding and retaining the course material that is being taught. When we incorporate these things within the learning enviroment, it helps us to build rapport with our students which in return increases engagement and student retention.
