Material learned from this topic on Development of being an instructor can be covered in multiple ways. Leadership is a key tool in teaching your students, leading them by example, will allow them to become more successful themselves. This leading can be any number of things, speech, dress, knowledge of material.
Secondly, know the material you are teaching, practicing that material, maybe several times before the presentation to work out any personal bugs. Realizing and understanding that even though you are an instructor, there can be students in the class that may know more than you do on specific topics.
Lastly, use what you learn as you teach and sometimes from the students in the class to improve both your knowledge and the way you present the material the next time you teach that specific subject.
A professional is professional on and off the clock.
This lesson reinforced in me the importance of leading by example.
Be a role model for your students. Practice what you preach, look professional and act professional. Develop a connection with your student in a professional manner. Mange the class considering all the aspects. Last but not least always motivate them.
Experience is your best tool but don’t be too closed minded to learn from a student
From this module, I have learned about the importance of modeling professional behavior in various forms (dress/appearance, language, timeliness, etc). Additionally, I have learned the importance of creating a plan, and constantly working on self-development as an instructor/classroom leader.
This module was very informative. It gives the instructor strategies to use in the classroom, so as to be better prepared when teaching.
New instructors develop within 3 roles which includes Model, Manager, and Motivator, & components of Modeling include Dress, langrage, Conduct, Time, Leadership, & Confidence.
Lead by example, instructors should have a professional development plan that will assist in improving knowledge ,skills and professionalism.
Lead by example and remember you are not the smartest person in the room
Comment on Raquel Sariles's post:
Hi Raquel, thank you for your post. I complete agree with you - to lead by example. There is a hypocritical saying that I hear often that says, "Do as I say, not as I do." That saying prompts me to evaluate my own conduct with others, whether it is within my family setting or workplace.
Being an instructor is more than just teaching students a course. It involves modeling professionalism, planning ahead classroom time, and to motivate students to success. Modeling professionalism includes displaying appropriate behaviors, appropriate attire and proper conduct in and out of the classroom. Planning ahead involves being prepared with the course content, classroom organization and developing skills to help manage students' learning a success. To motivate students involves providing the students positive reinforcement and feedback.
The essential roles of a teacher and the competencies required to be a successful as an instructor in an educational institution. We must recognize the different roles as instructors' we play in the educational process.
I appreciated the video from Harvard about arriving early to class to engage with the students so show that I really care about them as individuals.
Know your subject well, present it in a way that is professional but also engaging, and never act as though you are the smartest person in the room.
This model was a great reminder of how to present yourself to students. Making sure to be a professional, motivate your students, and be excited about the subject being taught were the areas that stood out the most to me.
educating myself and staying up to date on materials
Show how passionate you are on your field, and stay professional.
To be the best instructor I can be, there are a few necessities I need to implement: Planning and Preparation, being a model, manager, and motivator and lastly, creating and maintaining a positive role as a result of the 5 C's... Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed, and Clear.
It is important to maintain professionalism during interactions and teaching.
