Professionalism is important because it involves all areas of one's work.
The biggest thing i got is to set the standard on how you want the class to go and what you want your students to take out of it.
As an instructor you should always model professionalism and lead by example. Always look for ways to grow and develop yourself and your students.
The five C's of an effective instructor: Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed, and Clear
Instructor Competencies: Technical, Professional, and Personal
I still love the quote of the 6 P's, "Purposeful Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance." In the military we said it just a little bit different.
Adapt teaching style to suit students collectively or individually.
Be a positive role model, be a good listener and motivator. Always expand my knowledge, Instructors are life-learners.
Comment on Gary Wilkerson's post: Agreed with this post. Always humble yourself.
Model, manage and motivate.
Conduct myself as professionally in the classroom as I would in the field- if not, more so.
Everyone teaches differently, you have to stay true to yourself and what you know. Also, never stop learning.
Do not be a know it all. Someone is always smarter than you. Go into the classroom each day with an air of excitement and motivation and that may help to set the tone for your students.
Professionalism is how we lead in our classrooms and build report and credibility with our students.
Be a leader and model in the classroom. 5 C'S
To be Professional at all times in every situation by being on time to class, by knowing the material that I am teaching and To motivate the students and learn each student and find what keeps them motivated. To let the students know that I am not the smartest person in the class and everyone is human and will make mistakes. Finally by showing the students that I care, love and is excited to teach them and be their instructor.
Comment on Tanika Powers's post:
I can completely relate to everything that you are saying. I’m very knowledgeable in my technical skills as well. I have also struggled with staying on task.
what I have learned to incorporate into actually do more one on one. And allow my students to facilitate every now and then.
In doing that my students seem to pay more attention when they have another student facilitating the class.
Get sidetracked because like you I care too much also.
Instructors do most of their class management work before class starts.
I have learned that my strength is technical. I am very knowledgeable in my subject matter and this can be beneficial in structuring my lesson to ensure what my students need to know. My weaknesses is professionalism I must learn to set boundaries and standards for myself as it refers to instructor-to-student relationships, I care too much.
I suppose that most of the stuff I learned in this segment is stuff that I already do but did not really take into account that it was so beneficial to the student. Such as the three Major Roles played by an instructor and importance of the 5 C's.
I have begun to identify those in my institution who can mentor me in the area of how our University meets the applicable rules/regs/laws as part of my growth plan.
Remembering not to pretend that you're the smartest in the room because someone is always smarter!
I liked the 5 C's: Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed and Clear.
We have to be competent in what we are teaching and to deliver that information in a clear way for the students to understand. Also realizing that students learn differently, so compassion is essential along with encouragement during their progress will keep things positive.
