Planning and Preparation | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Planning and Preparation
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Be prepared so you can be organized and use time efficiently.
I feel it's very important to be well prepared from the start. It will be easier for you as an instructor and your students will feed off of that positivity.
Planning and being on time will give you a sense of preparedness. A syllabus is important for the students as a roadmap but also is important to keep the professor accountable.
The most important point that I took from this module was that giving students information is fine but letting them be active participants is a more effective and truly helping the student grow. Whenever possible I will try to guide the students rather than provide information.
Planning and preparation are key ingredients for any successful activity regarding students and the classroom activities and goals/objectives. We are currently in the midst of a major move from one location to our local airport for our school, RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. So while this provides a major challenge, students, parents, administration and staff have pulled together for what is shaping up to be an exciting first year in our new space. It is truly a community effort, and we believe great things are ahead of us. Planning and preparation have carried us through thus far, and we look to having a great and successful school year as a result
I learned a syllabus is an agreement between student and instructor, which lays out expectations and outcomes.
I learned that effective teaching starts with strong planning and preparation. Having clear objectives, organized materials, and a well-structured lesson helps the class run smoothly and keeps students focused. I also think it is important to arrive early, make sure technology and classroom materials are ready, and have a backup plan in case something does not work as expected. I plan to apply this by preparing each lesson in advance, using a checklist, and regularly reviewing what worked well and what I can improve for the next class.
Greeting students, having a complete and organized syllabus, check list and objectives are all important items/skills needed to be successful as an instructor.
Preparation is key. Arriving early to greet students and get a feel for the temperature of the room is a good recipe for success once instruction is to begin.
I believe it is important to be prepared for your class each and every day. I believe the students can sense when the instructor is not prepared and it can make for a difficult class.
Punctual in class, know your syllabus, topic for the day, calm and accomodating are the keys for a great learning environment.
I like coming to class early and prepared, plan ahead is my thing and makes me feel comfortable in my class. Make my teaching environment more invited and place to learn.
I learned that not only is it important to arrive earlier to class and ensure that everything is prepared properly but to also set a time some prep time at home and create a check list to help you remind yourself the most important topics that needed to be covered.
I learned about
1) Leading by example, clear objectives determined by the syllabus, bemonstations and lecture
I learned the following during this session:
The importance of classroom preparation such as:
- The importance of preparing for class such as keeping checklist when teaching to insure that all pertinent content is covered.
- The appropiateness of the learning environment should be inviting, comfortable and conducive to learning.
Comment on Clark Watson's post: I agree with this post. I've seen both types of professors: those who got too comfortable in their positions and wasted learners' time, and those who showed passion for their profession.
It is important to plan ahead for your classes, to have a plan B if technology fails. Ask colleagues for suggestions and keep a checklist.
it is important that you have a checklist of things to do so i will not forget important task to do
I learned that effective teaching begins with careful planning and preparation. Having clear objectives, organized materials, and a structured plan helps create a better learning experience for students. I intend to apply this by preparing ahead, aligning my activities with the learning objectives, and making sure students have the resources they need to be successful.
