I plan to use an icebreaker described in one of the modules to help get students involved early in the class and to demonstrate how such interaction can help with class assignments.

I am a Nursing Simulation Instructor. What I have learned from this ED104 course reinforces what I have been doing as a simulation facilitator. For one, pre- briefing activities like reading materials, visual teachings and review exercises set the tone and direction of what the students can expect with me and our classes. I brief them too on our sim activities based on their lecture syllabus and I discuss with them what is expected when they simulate, utilizing the QSEN core competencies for evaluation. I also do in- scenario in- coaching but with variable intensities based on the Simulation Class… >>>

I have taught level 4 and 500 exercise physiology courses at the University level for the past three years.  I recently was hired as an instructor in a personal training program and I believe a big challenge for me is that I am going to have to remember that my current students are not as educationally prepared as what I am used to.  I feel this will be a good learning experience for me because I am going to have to reduce my teaching knowledge to better meet my new students levels of understanding. 

As a new instructor I see how important the 1st day(or 1st few days) of class can be at beginning to establish a classroom culture of mutual respect and trust.

This course was very helpful. It causes you to look at your classroom management styles and is a bit humbling.  Many helpful and easy to implement stategies were given. 

This course offered so many solutions in dealing with stress. I look forward to using these methods I have learned. 

The topic of classroom management is one that is a constant learning discovery. I have learned much of this material in previous courses or through my own classroom experience but I was very keen to learn more about how manage students with undesirable behaviors. One of the things I learned about was how make sure that my syllabus and course materials reflect clear guidelines of my expectations and the deadlines for assignments. Often, when i teach a class for the first time, I begin with materials that are already in place, only to find out that they are inadequate or… >>>

I have been teaching for almost twelve years and have experienced many of the issues addressed in this instruction.  I would have to say that I learned the most from my mistakes.  Although mistakes are very humbling, they force you to reflect on how to deal with problems in the classroom better and prepare you to assert yourself better next time.

It was refreshing to learn an effective strategy to interact positively with "challenging" students. Asking/encouraging the student to submit their "concerns" in writing creates an optimal learning experience for everyone. From my perspective, it provides an opportunity to reinvent and reinvest ourselves on this journey of higher education. It's a win-win situation!!

I really appreciate having the opportunity to take this course ED104.  I was enlighten on many issues that I had encountered as a first time instructor.  By the time I approach my next class assignments I will be fully prepared to focus on the diverse teaching methods, assess the needs and concerns of the students, and the ability to create a learning environment by using the syllabus better.

Anita Davenport

I make a point to begin each class in a positive upbeat greeting projected on the wall also stating the learning objectives for that day.  Students clearly know what is expected each day.  Encouragement is given throughout the class period.  Students that feel defeated prior to class, now have reason to decrease negativity.

The style of management changes with every class that is being taught. As an instructor, we have to change our style of teaching as well as managing our classes and to be positive for each student and the class!

Students use non verbal communication the majority of the time. Teachers must learn to pay more attention to this type of behavior.

When engaging shy students, it is important to continue the conversation once you get the student to open up.  Rather than making the progress forward a onetime occurrence, make effort to engage the student on a repeated basis.  This will help the student with the present class as well as help the student in future classes.  If all instructors are practicing this technique, the student will become a better person as well as a better student.

One of the valuable concepts from this course that I believe will help my sudents complete homework is to highlight or put a box around the deadline. I give my students a printout of the online calendar, but the homework listed in the box can be overlooked as it is crowded by other objectives for the day. From now on, on the first day of the class I will have the students highlight or circle the exam and homework listings. This way it will stand out to them and help them to complete the assignment and to be prepared for… >>>

this was definately a great course if you are new to teaching and learning about how to manage a class

 Good field

I have learned throughout my teaching experience that, adult learners are more set in their ways than children going through school for the first time. As an instructor, you have to use varied methods of teaching to be able to reach the different styles of learning that adults have. You have to earn respect by being respectful to your students. What you put forth is what you will get in return. Being open to their suggestions, taking the time to learn their ways of learning and being able to adapt to differences as well as learning styles. Letting your students… >>>

After going through the course, I have gained better knowledge of what should be included in lesson planning to better instruct students, as well as, help myself stay on track in the classroom, and going over material as i plan. I feel lesson plans also help instructors with the way they will run the class each day. The amount of information a student can take in and absorb is what they will retain in knowledge about the subject at hand.

Life itself is hard. You have to strive and do what is necessary to make it. Education is valuable. I learned this from experience. I instill this to my children. Make sure you have something behind your name that you can take anywhere you move. It is such great acomplishment to be able to walk into a good career.