Inspire and encourage students. Actions speaks louder than words, by being passionate as to why you love/enjoy your nursing profession.
As a new instructor, I am still learning about which style is the most appropriate to fulfill my role with my students. I noticed each class and each student is different and sometimes, therefore, I consider that one of the most important qualities we need to become a great leader is flexibility.
Comment on Gary Wilkerson's post: Comment on Gary Wilkerson's post: I agree. One of the first steps is that the instructor does not assume things.
Be a model, manager, and a motivator. The "soft" skills you model will be an important part of what you teach your students; being on time, good hygiene, neatness, being prepared, and getting along with others. Setting goals for yourself and encouraging your students in theirs is important; all of us are always learning and growing.
I appreciate the aspect of being humble, not pretending to be the smartest person in the room. Let your experience and knowledge speak for itself.
That being said, the manage and motivate, I feel are wrong. I learned many years ago, that those two words should not be used. Instead we should seek to lead and inspire.
In this module I learned that being instructor can be done effectively if proper examples are use as well clear communication with student is done correctly.
It is something to be said when you have an instructor that is happy to see you and acknowledge that you are in the classroom. For me, I have been an educator for 28 years and every new group of students is an opportunity to create new connections. When you model like a mentor, they will learn to mentor. Remember you will be spending many hours with your students, and you will get to know them, and they will get to know you. Management takes practice and organization. Motivation also is a hidden gem; you are their cheerleader for success.
Keys to being a good teacher
Listening
Respect
Knowing there is always more to learn
My takeaways:
- Don't try to be smarter than the students. Humility is key.
- Dress and act as professional as possible. No cursing.
- Have students use new knowledge ASAP to drive motivation.
- Arrive to class early and be prepared to start on time.
This was very informative and important on being a model for students by punctuation, preparation, professionalism, and continuing to get training on strategies to be a better instructor for the students and myself.
Lead by example!
I'm learning right along with the students.
If I don't know the answer, don't try to answer with misinformation, find out the answer and tell class. Sometimes, I could have the class look it up at that moment.
The lecture on professionalism and having a plan for improving as a teacher provided me with a great road map to success in the classroom.
Lead by Example. Learn from your Peers. There is always someone smarter than yourself. Be a good motivator.
You are a model for your students ex. the way you dress, your language, and your conduct.
Remain professional and stay organized.
I learned so many pointers in this training. One of them is, be professional and pleasant in any ways. Be competent to lead and inspire/motivate your students. Thank you.
Be Professional and enthusiastic about what you are doing.
The main point of this segment really came across as being the captain of a vessel or the general of an army.
You're at the forefront, responsible for the overall success of the operation. But not as the sole bearer of responsibility as Atlas bore/bears the weight of the earth, rather one who cultivates and inspires those under your charge to grow and excel and succeed.
A beacon of competency/authority to lead by example.
In retrospect, myself and those within whom I've worked closely have experienced the same sort of perceptions and thoughts in regards to our mentors and superiors that students in the classroom will experience with myself. Everything I read in this portion clearly breaks these experiences down.
Think I'll have to focus on organization and confidence to effectively communicate my expertise in the subject matter. My weakest points by far.
Remain professional at all times with students which translates to - being on time, preparing an adequate presentation, and speaking with language that is not casual.
So many useful things! The first that comes to mind is that it's fine to be a friend to the students, but being a pal potentially nullifies the professional relationship that should be maintained.
