Leadership and leading by example were big in the military and it followed me here to the teaching world.
Be prepared, ready, and excited to receive and teach the students. Being professional in all areas of communication with the students and with my colleagues.
This module demonstrated that technical knowledge is just the foundation of classroom instruction. Students must feel that the instructor is committed to student success by showing professionalism, fairness, and compassion. Additionally, instructors must be able to manage student expectations by outlining clear and relevant learning outcomes and goals.
Purposeful prior planning prevents poor performance
It's important to be passionate about the content of what is being taught... it breeds excitement for the course of study which ultimately benefits the student. Leading by example by being on time, neatly dressed, are also elements of teaching that have an impact that is too often forgotten.
Leadership, respect and connect with students in a level they can understand and feel encouraged, understood and cared for. Leading by example and connect with other instructors to integrate ideas.
Incorporating the essential requirements of being a good role model, a good manager of my class, and being a motivator to my students is what I have taken away from this module.
Never assume you are the smartest in the room.
The students come first. We need to learn how to be flexible and work with them according to their learning style.
As an instructor, we are constantly growing and improving ourselves and learning techniques.
I learned about Model, Manager, and Motivator.
The competencies in 3 major areas: Technical, professionalism, and personal.
Lastly, instructional styles.
Three major rolls educational processes played by instructor's of their students. * Model, * Manager, * Motivator.
Key ingredient in students success is the instructors ability to develop rapport with them based on mutual respect and personal support.
I think that continuing education or conferences in order to improve my skills is my biggest take-away.
Be prepared, be organized, be EARLY. But also, be flexible, be open, and be humble.
Model, Manage, and Motivate, along with having a professional development plan.
In this module, I have learned by being an instructor it is important to act professional. Do not teach with arrogance and acting as if I am the smartest in the classroom. To make sure I teach with enthusiasm so the students can stay interested.
Learning is the most important thing going on in the classroom; not teaching.
Lead by example! If you want to produce professionals, you need to be one!
Being humanly human with a professional attitude and demeaner with your students.
The essence of effective teaching lies the conveying information with an impressive demeanor rather than a sophisticated attitude in the classroom. This sense of confidence enables an instructor to embody the roles of the role model, a facilitator, and a motivator for learners. Professional Development is also critical element to be supportive of continuous teaching skill enhancement.
