In this module, I've learned that when creating your lesson plan it's important that you use your own personal experience and personal training style to add to what the learning objectives and standards are. Use the ABCD method.

Assessments are important because it allow instructors to determine the knowledge of the students, so they are able to move them to the next level of the lesson. Examples of an assessment can range from a worksheet to a test, oral questions to written responses, and a pop quiz to turning in a project. 

Learning objectives and standards are important to the success of a instructor's lesson plan. They help the instructor and students understand what the purpose of a lesson is. When instructors create objectives, they need to know why the objectives are being set, who they are serving, and how they will be accomplished. 

You should always be prepared. Because, you will never know when a student will have a question about why they are completing an assignment. Having an answer helps put their questions to rest. 

As an instructor, it is important to have the appropriate resources for your students, so they gain the most from your lesson. Resources are important because they help students broaden what they know about a subject. By applying resources, it will help engage students in different activities. 

This lesson highlighted two great reminders:  1) Students, like water, will take the path of least resistance....and 2) Keep your gradebook up to date.  

I learned this important advice:  "As you select your instructional content, you need to focus on your students' ability to complete the assigned work."

Learning is like: "Trying to take a drink out of a fire hose."  Students need to get a drink, not being fearful of too much information intimidating them or more than can be processed at their pace.  

Teaching is not the priority, instead student learning is the priority. 

I learned that creating an evaluation system is essential for measuring student learning and instructional effectiveness. A strong evaluation system includes multiple assessment methods, such as quizzes, exams, homework, projects, presentations, class participation, and hands-on skill demonstrations. Using a variety of evaluation methods helps address different learning styles and provides a more complete picture of student progress. I also learned the importance of clear grading criteria and timely feedback to support student improvement. I intend to apply this knowledge by using both formative and summative assessments, monitoring student performance regularly, and adjusting instruction as needed to promote student success.