Great learning module! I have always believe throughout my career and now transforming into a instructor, I feel that being a person who understands empathy can really produce a great role model to others who are trying to learn a specific skill or lesson. I have been taught that if you put yourself into someone else's shoes you can really understand their thought process and at least understand on where they are coming from. I have found much success in using that technique in my teachings but it came as a natural occurance for myself. Thank you for enlighting me… >>>

I found it almost ironic that I am takint this course today. I am a very positive person. I was teaching my class earlier this week and found the class getting louder and louder. I brought it to thier attention many times, I emphasised how many of them had low scores and were trying to grasp the subject. When I had finished for only a few seconds the room went to full outside voice again. I found myself all of a sudden to be the loudest voice in the room, Startling the class. Although I got the desired result, I… >>>

I have been using this practice for quite sometime now and i find that by keeping everything in the classroom professional gives my students the sense of importance. While on the flip side encouraging them to have fun while they are cooking their food. Showing enthusiasm and praise for their efforts, especially when they follow your lead and cook delicious tasting food really makes you and the student feel good about themselves. I feel that by keeping your emotions in check goes a lot longer and you will receive more respect, but sometimes i feel that you have to show… >>>

I find that by setting the bar on day one sets the tone and behavior in the classroom. I find that by going over in detail the class outline and objective is one of the keys to a successful term. I teach the advanced culinary arts where my students only have one more class before completing the program. I stress the importance of being prepared and those who show lack of preparness are the ones who suffers in production. Another tool i use is what we call a production schedule where the student will have to analyze the cooking procedures… >>>

This discussion of soft skills reminds me of some training in the past where we debated the best teaching approches. If you the instuctor can bring yourself to the level of the student you will be more effective. This does not mean you lose the ability to manage your class or resolve conflict. You have to find a level of empathy that works for you. I find it quite effective to look upon my students as though they are my children. I think most of the time they realize I am looking out for their best interests, the students that… >>>

The very first step in improving my EQ is to acknowledge the fact that I have something that I need to work on. I cannot be too proud to say that "I am good, and others are bad." One of my weaknesses is taking things personally, especially when it comes to dealing with my students. I often get misunderstood when I try to motivate them and push them to give their education their best. Teaching is my passion. I am elated when my students succeed, and I get frustrated when they don't. I know this sounds like a very good… >>>