Mary Saleff

Wow! So many things to do in a classroom besides teach!  Now we manage student behavior.  Strategies are: moving around, take the 20 second survey, eye contact. As far as exams & cheating ACC uses ATI exams.  The instructor does stand at the back of the class to observe student behaviors.  For the silent students I like the suggestion for students to write an "information card" the first day of class so I can get to know them &  their experiences.

I learned about many different behaviors that students use. I have taught two classes for VNEW term 4.  I have seen most of these behaviors in class.  There are numerous suggestions to control these many behaviors.  The most difficult students for me are the "Inattentive" students.  As per the suggestion, I do walk and/or stand near those students, I had to ask one student that she could go home & sleep. These behaviors go back to the first day of class. School policies and my expectations.

Wow!  So much info!  I learned that students do not read the syllabus. So...my first day of class has just changed.

I will go over the content of the class, then go over the Syllabus. Then My Expectations & Requirements, Then Student Responsibilities. I really like the "ice-breaker" with the use of paper planes to group students into teams.

So many different methods of instructing!  I had no idea our attention span is only 15-18 minutes, and demonstration only 5-7 steps.  Definitely need to vary teaching modalities throughout the classroom time.  Thank you for recommending "The Compelling Communicator" by Tim Pollard.  I will definitely purchase that book.  I personally like the idea of starting the lecture session with case studies.

Wow! This module had a ton of great ideas and examples of how to manage, motivate & model on the 1sr day.  I like the idea of everybody in the class to introduce themselves with the use of name tents & a 5X7 card the instructor will collect after the students place their name, address, phone, email, career plans & hobbies.

This module provided all elements to prepare a teaching-learning session. My Practicum project for Masters in Nursing consisted of all the elements as well.  These elements are written & provided for us through the VN program.  I agree with most everyone else that it is important to keep an outline & notepad nearby to be sure you remember everything to be taught & to jot down any notes or questions that come up.  I appreciate the section that mentions students will test our knowledge everyday, so it is important to be an expert in the subject matter.

This module "Prepare to teach" is an excellent review of how to develop and teach a course.  My MSN Practicum project (Write P&P for positioning pt on Roto-Prone bed, with hands on teaching of ICU nurses) required the same elements.  Instructing students in the VN program, everything is prepared for us.  I agree with most everybody, to keep an outline and  notepad handy to make sure nothing is missed and jot down notes.  I appreciate the part "students will test your knowledge every day"... so make sure you are an expert on the subject matter.

This module; developing as an Instructor met all the stated objectives. The roles instructors play, as a role model, a motivator, and a manager.  I need to be aware of where to draw the line  to keep the student-instructor relationship.  I have rental property and have learned to Never become "friends" with your tenants.  The competencies for instructor success technical & professional make sense.  Instructional styles and when to use them appropriately are key to student learning. Form & maintain a professional image is part of role modeling.  Creating a professional development plan will align you to be an excellent… >>>