I've learned that you need to be confident and knowledgeable about your subject matter, but be humble as there are people who may be smarter than you in your class. Learn from past experiences, what type of instructors have you had and how did they help or make things difficult for you? Never assume that each class will be the same, get to know your students and understand how they learn. Be a resource for students, not just their instructor. Always be professional and have a plan. And last but not least, be proactive in your own learning, stay up to date in new technologies and materials pertaining to the profession you are teaching.
Although your resume is important, it is more important to demonstrate professionalism through how you interact with students, how you lead them, connect with them, and even appear.
Always act in a professional manner whether it's with your students and/or your peers. If and when problems arise, remain cool and always handle situations in a professional, respectful, and courteous way.
You develop as an instructor in many different ways and having a professional development is pivitol in ensuring that you continue to grow as an instructor.
Be prepared, on time and humble. Lacking these will make it difficult to ask the same of your students.
Develop rapport and show compassion
Lead with intent and find ways to make it engaging.
Model manage motivate. I plan to constantly learn to be better and lead bu example as I practice professionalism.
5-Ps and leading by example is the way to go
Having a professional development plan is so important, Model Management and motivate, Great three things to remember!
expressing expectations and model yourself with those expectations
leadership, motivation, be the model you needed when you was a student.
Always look for ways to improve your teaching.
An instructor must:
continue the development of the skills one possesses, remembering to be caring, respectful and address problems appropriately.
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Model professionalism and ensure that you are always ready to go, but bring originality and enthusiasm each time you teach.
As a leader, always lead by example and be the support system to your students. Be their motivation. And although you are a leader, there is always room for growth as a teacher.
Agreeing with the last comment, model, manage and motivate! I thought it was most interesting to learn that its important not to fall into the babysitter role. I want students to feel comfortable and be themselves, but often, it becomes an issue when they bring their problems to the classroom and lab environment. It is distracting and brings everyone out of focus. Refocusing students on the goal of learning and keeping them motivated is something I want to become better at.
Lead by model but at the same time do not assume you are the smartest person in the room because chances are you are not.
Always be updated about new technology. Always be model for the students.
