Hawkeye Brimbuela

Great teachers inspire learning and use a variety of strategies to ensure students retain and apply their learning in different contexts. 

Use the REFOCUS acronyn to keep the students engaged. Great acronym!!!

Students like to see a passion for what you are teaching. If you seem bored or just going through the motions, they will see it and feel the same about it.

It is important to get to know your students so that you can provide appropriate encouragement/support to them along their educational journey. 

There are many different methods of learning. learning what works for a specific group may not for another.  Understand that and  if one does not work for your current set of students, take note, regroup, and try another method.

 I’ve learned about meeting the class for the first time is that the opening moments can set the tone for the entire course. Building rapport early helps create a positive classroom environment where students feel welcomed, respected, and motivated to participate. A strong first impression communicates both confidence and care for the learners

Preparation for class can directly help improve the performance and success of each student by providing them with important material and information that they can use as guidance and reference.  Planning and preparedness are crucial to the momentum of the courses and very helpful for keeping on track.

Teaching is a muti-faceted skill.  Taking what I know and being able to share that in a way that students can utilize for their own growth and development.  Using different techniques and strategies are what are key to being successful as an instructor.