I learned about different learning styles and ways to incorporate them into lectures.

I learned about the importance of first impressions and how the first day sets the tone for the class and the course.

I learned that planning and preparing are crucial for a successful course and classroom

Modeling professional and showing integrity to my students, building rapport and trust with them.

Be adaptable. Be creative, competent and personable. Use a combination of teaching methods to cover all learning styles. Offer and receive feedback to judge what works. Always be prepared. Take notes to improve abilities. Take classes and seek advice from colleagues.

Day one sets the tone for the rest of the class. We don't get a second chance for a first impression. Help everyone to be comfortable and show them you care by getting to know them and sharing experiences. It is helpful to follow a checklist to cover everything needed. Get through as much as possible, but don't rush it. Do not overwhelm students with too much information on day one. Pick up where we left off if needed. 

I learned that I'm responsible for much more than I imaged an instructor would be, but it makes sense. Careful planning of every aspect of the learning process and controlling that process toward the end of student success is my goal. I will definitely use checklists as an instructor, just as I would in the field, and have a notepad close by. This should be fun!

Being who I am as a person, and being an excellent role model, manger and motivator is going to be a fun challenge. I will need to figure out my strengths and weaknesses in order to be successful as an instructor that engages and motivates students and creates a professional learning environment for them. I'm going to need feedback to reflect on what I know and how I can improve on for every aspect of my classroom duties in order to be as effective and efficient as possible. I'm going to have to be humble with weaknesses and learn to… >>>

Preparation is the best way to start. Planning and organizing helps the students to know exactly what is expected of them and make it easier for them to follow the plan and be successful in doing so. Also knowing the students and building relationships promote trust.

This module reinforced the importance of matching course delivery to the learning outcomes and giving students more than one way to engage with the material. I like to use a mix of brief lectures, visuals, discussion, case studies, demonstrations, and hands on practice so students can build both knowledge and practical skills.