Developing as an instructor is no different than developing in any other career field. One should always be honing their craft and identifying methods to improve.
Always be professional during the first week of your course. You can never get that first week back. If you want to shift to a more relaxed style of teaching or dress after the first week, then do so based on the feedback from your students. Don't show up like "Welcome Back Koetter", unless that is some tye of stych you are trying to portray.
I got a lot out of this module. It reminded me that I am human and can always find ways to grow but need to keep a professional attitude and continue the growth forever. I also loved the video that was a reminder that an effective instructor does not try to prove how much they know.
I learned that being a strong educator is by choice not simply by design.
Know your subject know your audience and know yourself
I got that Iam a facilitor and not necessarily the smartest person in the roo. I am there to be a riole modela and encourager. It is alos an oppoertunity for me to develop as person and professional. Develop an IDP.
Lead by example, and continue to motivate
I learned that teachers are models and the importance of acting in a professional manner in order to give students a clear picture/example of what is expected of them.
Leading by example. By paying attention to all of the subjects in this module and applying them, wether it's developing a professional development plan or learning the best approach to instruction based on your personality and background and incorporating that into class based on the needs of the students, you're leading by example.
This course reminds me of the important thing to maintain as an instructor to keep my students engage.
Stay up to date on subject matter. Lead by example. Be on time. Dress professionally. Use appropriate language. You are not the smartest in the room.
Prepare beforehand everything required for classroom instruction. Be a model and motivator. Maintain professionalism at all times.
Instructional style is wrapping your personality and competencies together and creating a format by knowing your past, school, students, subject, college, and yourself. All necessary components in delivering an instructional format that is structured and encouraging to students.
Remember to always bring your own personal touch, your own identity to how you teach.
Modeling is important for expectations of students. They will follow your lead.
As a new instructor, I will need to learn additional skills other than content. The psychological part is every bit as important as the material.
As models for our students, we must tend to our own personal and professional development, not only to set that example for them, but to keep up to date on changes in the field, and to overcome shortcomings that may keep us from performing our best or demonstrating the 5Cs of credibility, candor, compassion, commitment and clarity. Our own development plans must address our own technical, personal and professional development to help us excel as teachers. We can examine our past teachers and instructors to find our own personal teaching style. I will begin a professional development plan that helps me explore where I can improve my delivery and develop rapport, as well as to provide colleagues materials that reflect their own personal teaching styles.
The Roles of Being A Model, Manager, & Motivator Have Served Me Well In Teaching Learners and Will Continue To Aid Me In Becoming A Better Instructor.
It is not only important to find ways to improve your teaching but to also find specific courses and have set goals for one's professional development.
Model, manage, motivate. Be focused, prepared and excited to facilitate a learning environment. Know your technology.
