Andrew Alfonso

I learned not to be afraid to facilitate and to expand my teaching into new methods.

I learned that new teachers tend to fear what if scenarios that may never happen.

I learned that silent students can be aided by breaking into small groups or having them give a short presentation.

I should have open discussions to encourage students that speak out of turn or talk in the back of the class to come forward and speak.

A syllabus is the key for students to understand when each and every assignment is due.

Students learn in a variety of ways and it is important to vary my teaching style to have a more effective learning environment.

By the end of the first day of class, I will strive to have my students know where this course is going and how they will get there, and that the whole class is now familiar with each other and myself.

I learned how important it is create a syllabus and course outline. This will set students expectations.

I learned that as an Educator I must be a teacher, manager, and a cheerleader all in one. Also, there is a different between soft and hard skills and it is important to prepare students for both.