Plan well and implement it. Add current teaching to the syllabus whenever possible.
I learned that it's okay to make mistakes. But it's good to plan ahead.
Make objectives and expatications clear
I had never thought of using a checklist to make sure I covered certain topics. Definately a strategy I will try.
being prepared for class-having a checklist to ensure all is covered
Being early, preparing early, knowing your audience helps set the direction your class will take. Especially being prepared. This is something I struggle to do. It feels like I'm always rushing to get things done at the last minute.
Goal-Setting is very importmant so you will have an idea how you want your class to be successful. Developing a clear syllabus outline for your class helps to be navigate your class and help to answer their questions and that they will better understand the expectations of the class.
Being ready for the class and having a clear picture/outline of where I am going as an instructor every class was good info as a first time instructor especially.
Wow this takes me back to classe I have had at the University of Central Florida, GO Knights. It's all about classroom management
that planning and preparation are key when being an instructor.
A syllabus need to contain all information that will inform the student what he or she will need to be sucessful in you course. It also gives the student institutional materials and resources that the student can use in the event assistance with certain course content is needed.
For class, have a checklist handy to keep yourself organized and make sure you do not forget anything pertinent for that day's lesson. Also arrive early to mingle with the students before class begins. This helps you get to know them on a more personal level.
solid objectives and goals are key to helping everyone on task.
I like the checklist part. It keeps you on track and brings you back to the real things you want to discuss without deviatiing.
It is important to get to know your students as each student will have a different personality and the instructor will need to adapter to the student in order effectively communicate the lesson.
Preparation is important whether you're a novice instructor or experienced one. Having a checklist for reminders, notepad to jot down needs, and arriving early in class are all ways to keep you prepared for giving a good course to the students. You also have to realize what the students will be expecting from you.
It is not a bad idea to come to class as early as 30 minutes before time to get comfortable Syllabus is very important and if you are to write one, I now understand all that needs to be included in it.
It is way unstressful with being prepared and organized before the beginning of the semester where all whole curriculum, syllabus and schedule of skills lab and clinicals are already well planned and coordinated.
I enjoyed this module. again as a new instructor I feel I need all the tips I can get to help me with the planning and structure of my class and how to be successful. Many of these ideas will hopefully help me do just that. I like to prepare and organize and it states just how important that can be especially when just starting out.
It is important to be as prepared as possible and never to keep learning.
