I've Learned as An instructor you have to be a role model, mentor and a professional educator
its ok to be a friend not a baby sitter, show students encouragement ,supportiveness, and fairness
Lead by example, but most important you can learn as much from your students as they learn from you.
I learned that it's really important to know who you are and know your strengths and where you want/need to improve/develop professionally.
Continuously further your craft of education so you can be a better instructor and share knowledge that you have.
As an educator you must continue to be mindful of your role as a model, manager, motivator and building trust only enhances the learning environment. Success/effectiveness is achieved by also being a student
I learned the value of professionalism and how important it is in an instructor's role as a model, manager, and motivator.
I learned how important it is to be a model that students want to follow. It is equally important to love what you teach and allow students to see your passionate interest in your subject. Keep students engaged and interested as well.
Encourage, Support, and fairness are what you must provide, not enablement. Be the model that the students need for this profession not the mother/parent.
Be the Example for your students, that they have a strong foundation to become great!!!
Comment on Justin Markle's post: This is 100% on point!!
The 3 Ms (Model, Manager, & Motivator) are quick references to recall additional information before, during, and after instruction.
Body language and gestures are very important for understanding of knowledge and how prepared you are has a direct correlation to your ability to deliver that knowledge to the classroom.
I think my biggest take away from this module is how important it is to remain active in my career field. Whether it is a continuing education course, staying up to date with news laws and legislation that affect my career, maintaining professional contacts with employers, or industry representatives, all of these will help keep me connected to my field and provide me with the knowledge to best prepare the students with the profession they will be entering.
My takeaway from this lesson is that professionalism is the utmost important characteristic an instructor should possess. All other instructional characteristics flow from professionalism.
I took away: Respect, Responsible, Results.
Respect your students, peers, career setting. You are Responsible for preparing for the students and instruction. The Results will be the effort you put in.
Keep the energy up. Students will notice
Stay up to date on current practices and continuously assess what is working for the students learning
Model, manage, and motivate. Remembering to be friendly but still establish the boundary of pal vs instructor.
Continue learn and develop a better ways of teaching and help students understand.
Balance soft skills and hard skills in the classroom. Follow the mission statement of the school while being yourself. Be credible, Dan did, compassionate, committed and clear. Represent your discipline with professionalism and theoretical knowledge, lead by example.
