As an instructor, we are much more: Leaders, managers, motivators, cheerleaders, etc. We are not PALS with the students as that could create a situation of enabling.
How we present ourselves in class will be a model for the students to follow.
Lead by example, Professional, polite, and respectful, All key elements in all my favorite instructors and managers. Emulating these key points have always been high on my priorities as a Supervisor and trainer in the Welding/Steel industry and now as I being my teaching Career. Its nice to see I didn't was my time or effort doing this. MODEL, MANAGER, MOTIVATOR!!!! Its true facts!!
There is a boundary between encouragement, support and enablement! Students require our praise however, we must empower them to take learning into their own hands and motivate them to continue progressing towards their goal(s).
Be excited about the information you teach. It is okay to have a new "favorite" topic every day if it gets your students excited about the material so they can absorb the information better.
An important point made was to convince students that you love the subject and that you love them. I intend on applying by showing enthusiasm.
I love the concept of being human with your students - still professional, but also being able to show your personality and use your unique perspective to bring ideas to the classroom in your own way.
3M Takeaway-
Model
Manager
Motivator !
Understanding my role as an instructor and to remember to incorporate the 5 Cs by being credible, candid, compassionate, committed and clear. One of the most impactful concepts that I plan to implement daily is to remember the purpose of the environment is more about learning (student focused) rather than teaching.
I really liked the video from Harvard that said "Do not presume that you are the smartest in the class because you are the instructor, because there is a student who may be smarter." As an educator for a decade that was brilliantly stated. I can appreciate the fact that in spite of my education and experience I am too a lover of learning. I never presume I am smarter than my students, I really love what I do so I want to always remain a "professional student". We have all sat in their very seats so finding ways to make those connections is great. The tips for the development plan were also a nice reminder.
Continue my professional development because it will help keep me up to date in my field and help the students have a bit of knowledge before, they go out to clinicals.
Start the class on time. Show up and be professional.
I need to be prepared and timely
"Do not try to prove that you are the smartest person in the room." I have also learned the importance of researching different teaching styles to be able to incorporate the most effective and fluid teaching style for myself that will benefit my students the most.
I learned that there are many roles an instructor has, such as an authority, a disciplinarian, a cheerleader and judge and jury. I will apply these roles by making sure I know my subject, my class and apply the teaching style necessary for the subject being taught. I will encourage the students, not baby sit them or become a pal.
Always lead by example. Show your students what's expected by modeling it for them.
I have learned that professional development is ongoing. I have also learned that mistakes can happen and its beneficial to admit them and move forward. Being a professional represents you and what you are teaching.
Lead by example. Be professional at all times.
Model, Manage and Motivate.
Projecting a professional appearance can be done with body language, physical appearance and demeanor.
One of the biggest things I learned was to have an educational plan. How ever short or extensive it may be is upon the instructor.
Second- Is the model that you set for your students. You are the example of what professionalism should be.
Be supportive and motivate!
