Rianna Arnett

This course has given me new methods to increase autonomy for my adult students.

Giving the students a structured expectation for class every day helps them feel secure and keeps the students motivated.

As the instructor it is important to keep the students engaged. This can be done by the level of enthusiasm, the ability to bring the lecture back to every-day life, and explaining all the possibilities of the career they have chosen. It's also important to hold the students accountable while providing support when needed.

It's okay to show your students that you're human if a mistake is made. Take notes about what works and doesn't- learn from them. Adjust things accordingly and be okay not being perfect.

Monitoring student behavior will aide in resolving an issue before it even occurs. Be attentive but firm with students. Provide a listening ear and appropriate support. 

This model has provided me with tricks to keep all students engaged and the importance of addressing all students both quiet and vocal. Also, the importance to keep the rules enforced, and to hold accountability. 

Set clear expectations for the class from day one. Be concise and stick to what you say.

Being comfortable in the subject and practicing delivery is important. To keep the students engaged, shorter lectures and activities or examples of real-world scenarios are key. Also, making sure all learning styles are being met throughout class is important.

When starting a new term/class it is important on the first day to establish what is expected of the students during the entirety of the term, from assignments to behavior. It is also important to explain my role and what is expected of myself as the instructor. Let them get to know me and me to know them. 

Proper planning and time management is very important for creating a successful learning environment for students. If the instructor is unorganized the material taught will be too. Giving students a clear concise expectation for what to expect will also benefit them.