I've learned that professionalism as an instructor involves cultivating a safe, engaging learning environment through ethical behavior thorough preparation , and consistent, respectful communications.
Maintain clear professional boundaries, adapting to the students needs through reflection and demonstrating commitment to continuous development.
I learned that being a good instructor isn’t just about knowing your subject. You also need to know how to teach it well and connect with your students. The module broke it down into technical skills, professional skills, and personal skills. Basically, you need to understand your field, keep improving how you teach, and build good relationships with your students so they can succeed.
Becoming an instructor means you are always learning. Learning how to better yourself as a professional and learning how to communicate with your students. All students are different and we need to take the time to engage with all learning styles.
Becoming your best professional self is only going to make our time as instructors more fun and worthwhile!
Being professional, knowledgeable, certified in your field that you will be teaching and staying up to date on all technology and coursework can highly contribute to success in the classroom
I've learned that being excited and prepared for class everyday helps you be more engaged with the students, and it helps with understanding the wants and needs for the students to be successful. Take pride in teaching and the outcome is great.
I've learned that you can always develop ways to improve as an instructor and as a professional!
How to model and present yourself as an Instructor and mentor
Don't try to show how smart you are. Model professionalism. Create the kind of environment that encourages learning.
I really love the Harvard advice to not act like you are the smartest one in the class. Be passionate and show them you love the subject matter and you love teaching it to them.
Technical competence built with personal competence to create professionalism
I've learned that I'll manage with clear expectations, model respect and enthusiasm, and motivate by connecting learning to real life. I'll apply these daily as I grow as an instructor.
I've learned that instructors are models, managers, and motivators. I need to develop a professional friendship with students to create an enthusiastic and relaxed learning environment without being the student's pal.
Favorite part I have taken is enjoy what your teaching, and the students will want to learn. Don't come in late and expect them to want to follow your influence.
I've learned some ways to develop more as an instructor, such as focusing on all 3 aspects of being an effective instructor - the technical, professional, and personal components. The short videos were also helpful tools for my own learning and breaking up the sections of written material.
One of the most important points I took away from this was that instructors should demonstrate the same habits and expectations they want to see in their students. By arriving on time, being prepared for class, and showing genuine concern for student success, instructors set a positive example. When students see that their instructor is committed and supportive, it helps create an environment where they feel encouraged to succeed.
I have learned the importance of my professionalism and enthusiasm when instructing a class. It is important to model good behavior for career success and encouraging for students to do the same.
I have enjoyed learning techniques and the idealogy about becoming a more effective instructor.
I like the short videos that are part of this course. I do feel that my teaching will improve after this training. That is exciting!
I have realized that I need to have a professional development plan for myself, not just an academic development plan, that the more I learn about how to teach professionally the more my students will benefit from it.
The most valuable point I took from this was that instructors must model behaviors that enables students to succeed. Whether thats being on time, coming to class prepared, and showing your students that you care about them.
I've learned that it is important to role model positivity and enthusiasm, and how students respond best to this method.
