As an instructor these two roles are for me my priority on top on being the classroom manager. My students are aware that 15 minutes before the start of the class I'm already at my desk properly uniformed as teacher. For them to come on time their feedback is to leave their house earlier to have an allowance of time in case there are delays on their way to school. My class is always on time from start to end. I also write or speak to my students whom I think is slow in their progress of learning compared to the others and gave them some motivational tips on how to improve their grades;they are inspired. Announcement of appreciation is also given to the entire class if everyone is really doing their best in their progress of learning.

The way my students perceive me may very well be a reflection of their behavior in my class. I am planning on learning everything i can to set an example for my students to follow in hopes of maintain a stronger professional environment. I must maintain a professional distance and not enable my students slack off from their learning.

I do not see curriculum and instruction as readily separable. Rather than emphasizing expected learning outcomes, I prefer to focus on the learning experiences where students develop their own meanings; knowledge and skills as a result of their own experiences interacting with the subject. Simply, emphasizing curriculum content with many of their needs and interests to make the subject content more relevant.

It is important for me to understand that what I say, how I say it, and my non-verbals should be consistent. I have found that students' understanding and behavior is evoked from their perceptions and interpretations of the product of data taken in through the senses: sight, hearing, touch, and even smell and taste.

Sometimes I have students write a paragraph about an experience or a summary of an article. These aren't worth many points and some instructors, in a rush, may not even read them completely. I find that some are so completely incomprehensible that I cannot even decipher the content. Am I getting TOO distracted by the poor spelling and grammar? Should I send these papers back for proofreading? Or would that be insulting to the student? Is it unfair to not give credit to poorly-written work? It is hard for me to visualize a student in a professional setting who cannot write. Help me be more understanding....

What is the best way to allow students to share experiences but not use too much of the class time?

How long can students typically focus on computer manipulatives?

Is it ok to send everything out to the students all at once on the first day? How can we eliminate overwhelming the students with info. overload on the first day?

On the average, how many hours a week should we take to prepare our classes?

I am currently teaching a Kinesiology course which lends itself well to active learning. We talk about each muscle, go to the massage tables for palpation, and I ask the students questions about origin/insertion and the muscle action. It helps the students visualize if I use something on the skeleton to show where the muscle's origin and insertion are, and they can see how a ribbon shortens when I perform the movements.

I agree for having mini lectures, since the attention span is short for most of the students, and also keeping students involved in discussion, and using different style of teaching such as showing videos, and giving demos, so this way they don't get bored.

Making a first positive impression is very impotent by getting in class early and greeting students at their arrival, and having all materials like syllabus, lecture outline, calendar, and agenda for the day ready for students.

A well prepared syllabus include policys for Attendance, Professionalism, Practical/Lab, Quizes, Exams, Homework,Missed tests or assignments, Academic dishonesy, course requirements, and grading criteria.

What are good times to be available for students? Should we be available 24/7?

Which lecture methods would be the most effective, passive or active?

So many Career Colleges students come with lot of personal problems that makes motivating difficult. I will ask questions regarding where do they see themselves after graduation and show them the biger picture.

I use a variety of teaching methods in my class. Active learning has been very successful.

This is my first time to teach, been in the field for 15 years. Teaching a group is really different but after reading the topics and participating in this forum enhances my knowledge on how to be very comfortable, confident and be profesional at all times. Any more suggestions on how to be a good talker in front of my class because I am so nervous even I am knowledgeable in the field that I will be teaching.

It is important to incorporate different types of learning activitites in the classroom, so the instructor can send the message he or she is trying to explain and the students can understand better.

The one thing I try to stress to my students is professionalism. Being professional in the work force is very important. It helps keep the retention of your customers, staff, and outside encounters.