Elizabeth Spelce

In meeting the class for the first time I took away information about a positive first impression.  Greeting the students at the door is important so they see that you are the instructor and that you are happy that you are there.  The motivation of students is so important to how you will be creating the future in the classroom.  Let the students know that the rewards of class is based on the belief of their performance.  Make the students realize that the class is valuable and yet enjoyable.

Establishing goals and objective are needed for your benefit as well as for the students.  Realizing that a foundation is needed to be able to teach the material is importan.  After several objectives have been met only then can a goal be reached.  The difference between goals (which are directional guidence) and objectives (what a studewnt should eventually be able to do and experience) are essential in teaching the course, evaluating the students, and providing them with the tools that are needed for success.

In the area of being a manager, I found the information of the "Instructor as" being an authoritarian, disciplinarian, a cheerleader, as a judge, and not being a babysitting - great strategies for a beginning instructor.  With motivation, I can not motivate a student but I can create opportunities for the student to motivate themselves.  I think this is what excites me most about becoming an instructor.