Matthew Coulter

Discussion Comment

Delivering Course Content | Origin: ED101

Prep Prep Prep!!!! The better prepared you are the better you will do. It is always better to over-prepare than under. However, you need to learn the balance of preparing. When you try to teach over-prepared one tends to run out of time and rush through demos and different portions of the lecture. If you under prepare you look as if you are trying to find your way through the fog. A mixture of the both may be the right place to be. Trust your gut but put together a good effort. Put the theories and demos that worked well… >>>

Matthew Coulter

Discussion Comment

Meeting the Class for the First Time | Origin: ED101

I love the idea of a pre-test. It shows the instructor the student's basic knowledge on the subject and maybe who actually prepared. It lets the students know what they will be going over and to maybe key in on those topics when they come up. The more times you can put the important words and concepts into your lecture, the better chance the students will have of retaining them.

Matthew Coulter

Discussion Comment

Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101

As a new instructor coming out of the field, there are many factors that have to be managed. For example, the language used in a shop is a bit more unprofessional than what is expected of the students and instructors. I let them know that, yes, when you get out into the feild things may be much different. I have also needed to change the way I communicate and converse with others. Most of the other professionalism standards that the school has in place reflects the field in many ways. We are preparing the students for the field and striving… >>>

Matthew Coulter

Blog

Know your subject, know your audience

Knowing your subject and audience is a crucial part of effective communication during a lecture or presentation. Having comprehensive knowledge of the subject you are teaching is key to being comfortable during the lecture. Study your subject and practice the topic until you can’t get it wrong. Amateurs train until they get it right, professionals train until they can’t get it wrong. The first few times that you present to a live audience may be daunting, the more you perform it, the more comfortable and proficient you will become. Understand the type of audience you are communicating with. Are these… >>>

Matthew Coulter

Blog

Communicating as a leader

Proper communication as a Leader is an essential part of a smooth running, financially healthy, and enjoyable work environment. Good communication is important at all levels from bottom to top. Effective communication from the top down will be instilled in those at lower levels to do the same for you. Leading by example is always a key factor in everything you do in life. Open, friendly and honest communication may take some time and practice by all, however the return on that investment can be one of the most rewarding one will see in an organization. Proper communications can greatly… >>>

Matthew Coulter

Blog

Leadership

Always lead by example, actions usually speak louder than words. Keep yourself accountable and then you have the right to keep others the same. Try not to complain and never complain to those below you. Have positive solutions for issues, not excuses. Utilize your chain of command correctly, do not overstep. Stay positive, get your tasks done before making sure others have theirs done. Delegate where necessary and make sure what you ask is done to the standard.