Planning and Preparation | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Planning and Preparation
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Preparation and readiness are key - first impression model the professionalism and competency you want to see in your students.
Preparation is key. You should have a well organized classroom, a clear syllabus, and be early and know your subject. Our school is very fast paced, so having our models and display carts in the class ahead before it starts is critical. Wasting time by having to run out and grab another example takes away from the lecture.
It is important to have clear objectives so you can the student's expectations are aligned.
It's important to be prepared for your subject and the classroom dynamics both for the success of the material, but also for the success of the students. Having a layout that includes objectives and a syllabus will help you stay on track as well as help the students know what is expected.
The syllabus is contract between the student and the instructor.
There is a lot to consider when selecting the textbook. In the nursing program I am an instructor in, the book is preselected though.
From the "Planning and Preparation" module, I learned that effective instruction starts with clear goals, organized content and thoughtful lesson planning. Good preparation helps ensure that lessons run smoothly and meet the needs of all learners. I intend to apply this by creating detailed lesson plans that include objectives, materials, and a variety of teaching strategies.
I really took away the components and value of creating an inviting learning environment. I will apply the practice of walking around and putting myself in the perspective of the students to help facilitate this type of learning environment.
Using your experience in the field, and being aware of what you know and need to hone in on, help making a viable learning plan to present to your students
The Degree, or D, of the A-D components of instructional objectives stuck out to me. The idea that some topics or concepts probably require less than 100% proficiency, while others can be 100% and life and death matters in the medical field is a good exercise to weight your course teaching times on ideas.
Liked the suggestion about having a notepad with you at each class to jot down things that need to be addressed or done. Being an older person I still like the idea of pen & paper as opposed to the younger generation these days which do everything on an electronic device. I still use a planner as well as keep my schedule on my phone. Duplication never hurts.
Planning and preparing not only yourself as an instructor, but the learning environment for the student is crucial to set them up for success. Creating a check list is a way to make sure this is accomplished.
Without planning, you fail the student and then yourself. How are they going to model after you if you show that you are not prepared?
Planning ensures instruction is goal-oriented rather than reactive. It aligns lessons with curriculum standards, learning objectives, and assessments, leading to purposeful and meaningful learning experiences.
if I fail to prepare I must prepare to fail.
Planning and preparation are of utmost importance, and this is where I will spend most of my time.
One thing of importance is that an instructor must be familiar with a course and well prepared for it. This involves mental preparation, review of all course material, familiarity with campus services, and creation of a comprehensive syllabus.
Resources and tools how to successfully teach your classes while stay professional,organized,and engaging with your students.
Be early, be organized and be successful.
My takeaway for this module is that Planning and Preparation are key components for a successful delivery of teaching. It goes to show how that the instructor or professor has a laid down process in place for not only a successful outcome but also a plan to execute each and every item on the outline agenda.
