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.
Be prepared to have a well thought out syllabus. It sets the guidlines for what the class expectations will be.
Preparation and planning is important for the instructor in teaching the course and setting up the classroom environment for the course. This will allow the students to show accountability for their learning and easy for them to talk with the instructor regarding course assignments or related course material
I myself believe it's very important to show up to class or work early due to having everything set not just in your mind but physical self. I feel as it helps you become not just a better teacher but also a better student. I still learn new things each and everyday. Taking Notes is my goal too also. Even being a Instructor I still carry my notepad with pen around to every meeting.
Outlining the expectations and getting to know the students in the beginning of a course is important for success. The preparation before the course in having all you supplies and lesson plans will provide structure and consistency for the class. Organization is key to success.
It is paramount to have a roadmap to ensure direction and a timeline to measure progression and pace
