Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Developing as an Instructor
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned that being professional and being yourself, bringing your own personal style of teaching is important and to be prepared and be passionate about the subject. Make it exciting and fun for the students and they will be hungry for the next class.
I learned that every instructor has different experiences and that each person will need to develop their own approach to conveying that experience to other people.
I learned professionalism can comes in many forms. Not each student learns the same and that has to be considered when teaching.
Being prepared, both with the knowledge and the materials applicable to the lesson(s) appears to be paramount. Being respectful and treating the adult learners with a modicum of equality appears to be of high importance as well. Constructive, professional, and positive interactive processes will carry the class through the material presentation processes and keep social interactive distractions with student and instructor to a minimum.
I really enjoyed this section, and learned that you are in a spot where professionalism, confidence, continuing education, self reflection on yourself, and more are very important. I intend to apply all of these things to my journey becoming an instructor and hope that I can be one of those instructors that students remember as someone who was professional, knowledgeable, personable, and memorable in a positive way.
I have learned that it is essential to be very professional with my students and to also show respect to my students. I demonstrate my professionalism by showing up to school on time, dressing appropriately, and demonstrating positive mannerisms to my students. I also know that I will assume many roles as an instructor to my students, which includes being a mentor, as well as a role model.
I have learned that there three major roles an instructor plays. Model, manager, and motivator. From the moment you step into the classroom, you are judged by the students. Being a manager means preparing before entering the classroom. Being a motivator needs to create opportunities to help students motivate themselves.
I learned that though I will not be a manager with direct reports, I will still be needing to manage the learning environment. Additionally, while I cannot always motivate every student, I can still do my best to make the learning environment exciting and continue to motivate students to show up to class ready to do their best.
Having an organized plan is much better than "winging" it!
Using the 3 "Ms" every day is important. In a previous place of employment, it was difficult to be at least 10 minutes early and have everything ready to go because of back-to-back classes in the same room, different instructors. Being present, prepared and welcoming students sets the tone for the course.
Showing up looking neat is a part of leaving a good impression in your students' minds that can greatly affect the learning environment.
You may practice professionalism with the way you speak ( the words you use), the way you dress, and the way you interact with students and coworkers
I learned that it is important to be professional, but also personable with your students.
I learned to listen more and different more effective ways to lead and teach
To be an effective instructor, it is essential to model positive and professional behavior, manage the classroom to support learning, and motivate the students. I intend to show up to classes on time, prepared and professional dressed, learn from my senior instructors on essential soft and hard skills, and show my passion in my expertise to motivate the students.
I did pick up some uplifting info and techniques that I will be applying to my next teaching session for sure. thank you
I learned that most of the learning of my students occur outside of the classroom. I'm glad I was reminded of that as I try to get my students to learn as much as possible in class.
this course really helped and encouraged me to understand how to develop my instructional skills and ways that I can continue to improve, connect and inspire my students. By displaying leadership my skills and having confidence in my many years of experience, I can demonstrate learning tools that will further their knowledge and inspire their desire to learn and grow.
This lesson really inspired me to rejoin my professional groups and to continue researching topics that I enjoy.
