Using a checklist is the most helpful thing an instructor can do to help ease the first-class nerves. Make yourself a list and keep it handy. I have been using check list for ten year, and they work.
Early planning is important- try to show up early and show how invested you are rather than just telling
I learned how important the syllabus and course objectives. This module made me think about how organized several of my nursing school classes were. Preparation is key
It is important to know the names of the students, and how to pronounce their names. This helps the student to develop trust in the instructor. It is also important to be in the classroom early to get set up for the class ahead. This will always reduce stress for the instructor to be able to take a few moments to take care of him/her/themself be getting centered prior to the arrival of students. Finally, students will increase trust in the quality of the program, and thus the institution, if the information is packaged and presented in a concise and professional way, following the syllabus as an outline.
It is important for professors to set boundaries and goals, to allow for better structure. Having realistic goals set for the classroom, for both the students and instructors helps keep the flow going with and confidence that all learning taking place is being covered by everyones learning styles. Being accountable is important for the students and professors.
Reply to Jennifer McNamara's post: Or if you have 100+ students, having a checklist helps to give personalized feedback, when referring to them in class.
Having my own course design is important because I can scaffold when needed, add relevant material as I go along, and enhance with outside guest speakers, and sources.
The importance of a syllabus and establishing the learning objectives and goals for students.
preparing early is the key to ensuring optimal outcomes.
having a note pad to make sure I've covered all the material and important point.s
It is necessary to discuss to student of the faculty expectations according to the syllabus guidelines.
Having a plan and being prepared no matter what that entails will go a long way in lessening issuess that could occur .
course objectives can be viewed as an educational contracts that hold you and the student accountable for knowlge presented and knowlege retained.
So now I learned somthing extreamely valuable in the planning course. Very important to plan and prepare for what your teaching. It'll help me stay organized throughout the teachings of the course and help me to be able to help my students the best way that I can.
My favorite quote to say is "If you stay ready you dont have to get ready" and i think that perfectly sums up this module. Always being prepared and one step ahead will insure a smooth class which will then insure confidence and calm with the students.
Have a notepad, being prepared early and carefeully.
Prerararation and planning are of paramount importance for a faculty member to ensure that distractions are limited. I would also suggest that it models the behavior that wewant to see in out students. we want them to put jsut as much effort in to the planning and preparation in their studies for assignments adnd assessment to enssure maximum knowledge.
It is very important to be ready for students to execute the goal the lesson and make them resposible for what is expected in your class.
I will utilize making a checklist of content to cover for a particular class as to not miss content with tangental comments.
