Be as professional as possible, but also be compassionate and model the behavior you would want your students to model.
Lead by example in speech, respect, approach-ability, dress and subject knowledge.
As a teacher I need to lead my students to success, making sure I know the material and being confident in delivering it. Staying organized and ahead can set me up for successful teaching.
It has been my motto is engaging student...be a good role model and truly listen to what they are asking!!
Comment on Antonette Antonio's post:
Having a professional development plan to stay current in your knowledge base, and to identify/develop new skills that can help you in becoming a better instructor.
The success of an instructor is based on your development of three roles: model, manager and motivator.
Lead by example, listen, communicate, and be professional at all times.
The behaviors you model will be the ones your students emulate. Professionalism is key.
As a new instructor, it was helpful. I learned some useful information that I will apply. Keeping the students motivated and teaching with excitement for the subject.
I’ve learned that there is a lot to learn! I’ve been a professional student most of my life, by my family’s claims, so now it’s time to be a professional teacher!
Comment on Laura Hogins's post: I agree learning is the most important part of education.
Lead by example, you cannot hold your students accountable if they are just following bad habits shown by you. Always look for ways to improve and grow and never be afraid of asking for any insight from your fellow instructors.
We all make mistakes own up to it and move on!
I have learned that we need to lead by example, our students watch everything we do in the classroom. Being prepared is a must, and being able to have patience is also a must. I know that communication is key to the classroom, giving clear, descriptive expectations and how to achieve them is so important.
Be ready before class and excited about the material. Greet students at the door and use proper and mutally respectful language in my conversations with them.
A nurse educator must be a change agent who can lead and transform student's lives and have the ability to mentor and inspire others.
The five C's of instructors are all important. These to attributes in combination with enthusiasm and passion will serve you well as an educator.
Lead by example and alway maintain professionalism.
All of these responses are great advice. I can echo that the 5 C's and the model, manage, motivate headings resonated with me. We have to model the behaviors, language, and professionalism we wish to see in our students. Once they know that we care about them and are passionate about them learning the subject we teach, then we can really provide quality education.
Make a plan for my own development. Review the areas I need to work on and seek education to gain the knowledge needed.
