Being an instructor does not make me the smartest person in my class.
Know the subject and be passionate about your subject to keep the students engaged. Do not try to be the "smartest" in the class. In addition, do not become a "pal" or "babysitter".
Model, Motivate and manage. Really take the time to be prepared before hand as that falls into professionalism. Take time to know yourself, your past, your students and your institution
Impressionable minds are looking to you to set the example, so be a good one!
Lead by example, if the students copy what the instructor is wearing, doing, and making, they will do well.
Always talk with the veteran instructors, for a possible different point of view, or solution to a problem
Be a good example and role model to students.
As an allied health instructor I display a positive attitude and appearance to my colleagues and students, along with being prepared for class. However, I can make a better effort at greeting the students as they enter the classroom.
It is essential to lead by example
I believe "knowing my" past, school, students,... myself is very important in teaching and influencing others. All instructors have once been a learner/student and ought to remember what it is to be like a learner. This lesson helped me to think about becoming the instructor that I once had, or wish I had, learned the most from.
One component that is imperative is to always exemplify yourself as a professional.
Do not enable them by being too personal.
I love the idea that just because you are the instructor, you can't assume that you are the smartest person in the room.
I have learned that the motivation from the instructor brings out great expectations from the student.
Set the example for the students to follow.
Bring your personality into the classroom.
I really enjoyed the videos. I especially liked how the professor gave an example of the other professor that always started his lecture with, "This is my favorite subject".
I learned how I need to be excited about the content everyday even if I am not.
It is critical to model expectations as an instructor, manage your classroom and motivate learners!
Customize your teaching in class using your past experience with instructors and past jobs to educate students by keeping them engaged with you being professional, animated when you talk and motivation for the students to keep wanting to learn.
Develop a personal, professional plan for what I would like to learn or improve upon
