Comment on Tikeama Buckingham's post: i agree
To review the material prior to starting the course
By being prepared it sets the tone for a successful teaching and learning experience by all!
Its really important to be prepared for class, to have a notepad and checklist to insure I cover everything
Preparation on the part of the instructor will encourage preparation on the part of the students.
Facilitate the learning environment by having structure and being ready
Comment on Reynie Joseph's post: I agree collaborating with other instructors on class preparation is needful.
What I learned in this course is to be prepared for the class. Objectives, a syllabi, and early preparation is necessary for a successful course.
by reviewing objectives, it gives an understanding on what will be happening and shows a structured element to the course.
It's important to stay organized when preparing for and teaching a class
always be prepared, show up early and start class on time
Have a notepad ready
listen to feedback, have a peer look over the syllabus to make sure you have everything covered
make a checklist
Preparation is a key to get ready for the class
It is important to be prepared /make a check list.
The class I'm teaching already had a topical outline. This helped me greatly and allowed me to make some changes where needed depending on the class needs.
I am a very organized type, but clearly I need a lot of preparation in this context. Info was very helpful for me.
Making sure that you are prepared when coming to class.
1. Note pad
2. Check list of items to be covered
3. come early
YOU can never be too prepared. How can you expect your students to perform if you cannot adhere to basic preparation to the level expected of them
It is important to prepare and plan in advance for classes. also, having a checklist so that you can ensure you have covered all of the information with the students. The syllabus is a detailed contract between the instructor and the student.
I have learned that early prep and planning will lead to a more successful experience for both the instructor and students.
The importance of being prepared and reviewing your course prior to teaching in your classroom. It also gave me a great amount of knowledge when it comes to being an instructor.