Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Developing as an Instructor
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The module was interesting and helpful to help one such as myself become a better instructor
Modeling, managing, and motivating are essential for student success. It is also important to create Professional Development Plans to stay on top of industry changes and maximize learning formats and outcomes.
This has caused me to look at my peers, how they present to the students, and how that correlates to class satisfaction. There is a perfect blend between professionalism and personalization.
This course reminded me of the importance of being a model, motivator and manager. Showing preparedness and professionalism are key factors in an instructor's role.
An Instructor as a good model to his/her students in every way - coming to class prepared and ready, be on time if not early for class - are ways that students can see and aspire to be in their careers. Great read!
I appreciated the module and its insights into modeling, managing, and motivating students. It reinforced my belief in setting and maintaining high expectations for student professionalism. These expectations are first established through my own professional behavior as an instructor and program director. Students who consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism, in addition to strong technical skills, could be better positioned to distinguish themselves from their peers when seeking employment.
I believe I present myself professionally; however, I also learn from my peers by observing how they conduct themselves, continue to grow professionally, and motivate students to follow their example. I strive to apply their successful practices to improve myself in all areas and aim to serve as a positive role model whose behavior students choose to emulate.
It is super important to have a professional appearance with your students but also remember to be fluid with your teaching style and plan to adapt to what your cohort needs.
Staying up to date on evidence based practices and researching will allow you to know the subject matter and be competent so your students can be motivated to learn as well.
I have been reminded of the importance of reading current literature on the subjects specific to my profession and integrate the information into lessons as applicable.
Instructors should create a personal professional development plan to identify and build on their strengths, address areas for improvement, stay current in their field, ensure compliance with laws and institutional requirements, and continuously enhance their teaching effectiveness.
Developing as an instructor means continuously improving how we support student learning. Effective teaching strategies help create an environment where students feel engaged, confident, and motivated to participate.
I learned how important it is to a professional role model, manager, and motivator. This course is a great reminder that students are looking for teachers who care about them and inspire them to be an avid learner.
Being a professional instructor requires continued growth and awareness. This is an excellent review of the expectations.
This course is a refresher course for me. However, it mentioned some important factors on modeling good behavior and professionalism. I believe arriving before class starts, and having things prepared before hand is very important to have a very productive day. Often times I include an agenda on the board so that students are aware of what's being covered in class that day.
Although I have only been teaching for about 3 years, this course has reiterated the importance of instruction and student learning abilities and how to bring them to fruition.
I've learned that most learning is done outside the classroom and that students just want to know that you care.
you can form a relationship without being friends, buddies etc. this was very eye opening for me.
I learned that there are many facets to being an excellent instructor. It's important to be a Model, a Manager and a Motivator. The more that you prepare in advance the better.
I have learned that there are 3 major rolls an instructor plays. Model, manager, motivator. As a model, you have to show, not tell. As a manager, all aspects of the class must be student ready. As a motivator, you have to keep up the encouragement by reminding them how far they've come.
I have learned a lot, when it comes to being professional. I learned how to conduct a class and motivate students to learn.
