I plan to stay up to date on my topics and to understand my students better
I intend on being more than prepared. Dressing in a professional manner. I also plan on preparing my lessons ahead of time and practicing them. I also like the idea of asking other instructors for feedback back and inspiration. I like the idea of being in class 10 minutes prior to class starting just to engage with the students and get them ready for lecture.
Instructing in a professional manner has many aspects from: methodology of presenting your curriculum, professional attire and cleanliness, attitude and voice in which you speak to your students, and how and when to discipline students from grades to attendance.
Effective teaching is about more than just presenting information well. You also need to model the type of person you want your students to see. Be professional at all times.
And never forget the value of preparation: Purposeful prior planning prevents poor performance.
I feel like I am constantly trying to weight professionalism against authenticity. I understand that the two are not mutually exclusive, but they do occasionally collide. Especially when I think that I should not say what I'm thinking in the moment.
What I have gathered from is lesson, Teaching is about more than just presenting information but doing so in a way that is engaging for the student. Be professional at all times.
Having a lesson plan is important to help outline the day. Also having planned learning activities. It helps to increase student engagement.
being professional in the classroom should be consistent. students can recognize forced behavior. we as instructors should be an example for our students to reflect us in the workplace.
Reflecting on this module I learned a few things but something I recall most is professional and personal competence. When I first think about the personal and professional aspects about myself I assume that it would be two different versions. My personal competencies and personal competencies are a reflection of one another. Being professional means being on time, looking well put together, and being prepared. It is my personal responsibility to always keep developing this skills to not only be a better version of myself but to better support students and their success.
I have learned from this module that I need to be intentional about being prepared for my students. Being prepared is a part of being a great educator.
As a new instructor I want to be able to inspire students to trust my guidance and knowledge, while learning from mentors in my field. The video that discussed the importance of students sensing our passion for the field vs. us proving "how smart we are" really resonated. As an instructor I want to be guided by a commitment to on-going learning and adaptability, applying real-world experiences, and commitment to my students needs.
I learned that developing as an instructor is a forever changing process but has a foundation of professionalism first. With great professionalism you will be able to communicate, evaluate and provide. Proper communication shows respect empathy and courteousness to others. To evaluate will tell you what needs to change or what works for your students and even for yourself. While providing give someone information to learn that will motivate them forward to be great and succeed in all factors of life.
I learned that I need to keep up with new technology, techniques, and findings in my field. I also need to ensure that I am not delivering the same material over and over again for each class -what was very effective for previous classes may be out of date.
Model, Manage, Motivate. most of this comes from the instructors ability to also learn and be professional
I learned that effective teaching is an ongoing process that combines professionalism, empathy, flexibility, and engaging strategies, and I plan to apply this by creating interactive, learner-centered lessons while continuously reflecting on and improving my approach to better meet my students’ needs.
I have learned from this module the importance of maintining professionalism despite the situation, ensuring you authority is respected while also being someone your students look up to and come to with questions.
From this module, I learned that you need to always practice professionalism, be prompt, welcoming and know what you are teaching and be passionate about it!
From this Module I learned the importance of combining expertise, empathy, enthusiasm and clarity to motivate and engage students effectively.
I also gained insights into using varied instructional methods providing meaningful reinforcements and fostering active participation to support students' success.
I intend to apply these strategies by planning lessons that are clear, interactive and relevant while being attentive to each student needs and progress to create a positive and productive learning environment.
Model. Manage. Motivate. And be kind to yourself because mistakes will happen.
Effective teaching is a complex and everchanging beast. The first step is knowing the content and anticipating the needs of the students during the course of the class. Lecture-based format is among the least effective teaching strategies. Instead developing case studies, inquiry-based labs and small group projects can help students learn the content. Students come in with a variety of learning preferences, abilities and deficits. As the instructor it is important to understand what these are and to address them on an individual and group basis. Finally making your instruction interesting and relevant to the ever-changing world will help students learn not only the content, but also its relevance in society and their own world.
