If I don't have something for them, they will have something for me.
It is very vital to student success that the instructor strives to be organized and prepared.
As a new instructor, I have been able to observe one of the other instructors and pick her brain. It has been great for me to take notes and allow me to develop my own skills as a new instructor. I have had a lot of great tips from this course and from my colleague on how to stay organize and creating a fun learning environment for the students to get them excited about their future careers.
Good preparation is the key for good instruction.
It is crucial to set yourself, your classroom, and planned activities to show the students how to be successful and productive. The students will mimic your behaviors, good or bad. And remember, first impressions are important.
I like the idea of keeping a journal of how to improve lecture or lab to become an IDE
Research has shown that an instructor's personality can have a major impact on the retention and progression of student learners. As an instructor, you need to be aware of how your personality impacts students. Being able to identify personality strengths so they can be made a part of your professional development. Students will be drawn to you as a instructor if you also display interest in them and getting to know them. But it is also important to draw boundaries between you as a student. You are not their friend, but their mentor and instructor.
Being on time, organized and having materials ready to present helps immensely in the direction the class flows. I have learned in this module that taking necessary "pauses" are vital in not only the attention of the students but also noticing my own areas of teaching that may need some extra work.
Being super prepared makes you confident also.
It is important to be prepared before hand, always include new alternatives to maintain students active
Learning is the most important aspect of the classroom, nit the teaching. I will focus on student learning. I will plan lessons and lab activities that focus on the learning and less on my teaching. I will also model how to handle mistakes so that my students know that we are all human and make mistakes. It is how we handle the mistake that is the important part.
Knowing the students will give a better understanding of the way to present the information.
setup before class and be prepared shows respect, and organization. try to use different colors for handouts
This was a reminder of how important our teaching values affect the students! We must exercise respect, commitment and preparation everyday for our classroom.
You often think that teaching only involves curriculum and lesson plans, but our interactions and persona have a lot to do with the projection of success to the students.
Being enthusiastic about your job shows your students how much you value your profession and your achievements.
I liked the idea of different colored papers for handouts. Also, managing my time in the mornings in order to avoid feeling rushed and appearing more organized.
Understanding my personality type and the types of students is paramount in teaching. Being prepared helps with the flow of class.
I am always early to class and have the material ready (handouts, etc) but this course has taught me to evaluate myself, my personality and my teaching style as well. This will assist me to provide a better and positive learning environment in my class room. The analogy of the classroom being an orchestra was very interesting and made complete sense. I as the instructor need to manage my classroom well so the orchestra made nice music and not chaotic and annoying noise.
Preparation is critical in setting the foundation for a successful learning environment.
