Proper planning is the key.
I have learned the Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
Organization is extremely important, it set the tone for the students for what to expect in the course. With proper preparation instructors can head off problems before they become overwhelming.
Creating and adhering to a carefully planned course syllabus is key to outlining expectations and objectives for students.
Proper preparation beforehand is key to a well prepared for course.
The reminder that coming early and being prepared is as much for me as it is a time to bond with students and feel out the atmosphere of the day
To make a checklist of the things to be covered in class to stay on topic and organized
I was not aware how important it was to come in early and interact with students creating an inviting environment. This is something that my instructors did when I was taking classes, and I always enjoyed the small conversations we would have before the class. I now know this was a teaching technique and plan on doing the same.
The basic steps are to review the course material, classroom, and lab. Write a draft of a curriculum, course outline, lesson plans which should include goals, objectives, and syllabus. Review your draft with your mentor and then finalize your content for your students.
There is a lot of value in a physical checklist. Trying to remember a list of things often doesn't work, since it's easy to forget or get distracted. The checklist doesn't always need to be shared with the students, but sometimes it can be helpful to fill them in on what will be the topics of the day to get them engaged.
Purposeful planning is the best and effective way in ensuring that you can cover the material you need to cover and making sure that the students are engaged in your class.
I like to take notes for the lesson I am teaching that day to be better prepared for the class. I learned about the ABCD goal method
preparation is key to success
This course has provided valuable information on planning and preparing as an educator. It has provided information and resources on how to structure lesson plans, syllabi, and creating an engaging and welcoming teaching environment.
The components of Instruction were very detailed. I have a better grasp on how to set up my class with course outline, lesson plan, goals, objectives, and method of instruction. Arrive early and stay involved to keep the mind off of performance and more on the students and their needs was very insightful as well.
I work best of check lists so the idea to have one for teaching makes sense. Ensuring students get everything they are needing and that I make sure nothing is forgotten that needs to be done.
Comment on Lisa Schmidt, Ph.D. RT(R)'s post: I like this idea of keeping a log of comments or FAQs students ask.
I think that the checklist is an incredible resource for an instructor. I can see how it would be useful in multiple areas during discussions, setting up a classroom, getting ready for hands on projects, or even updating grades.
I believe that having a detailed syllabus would foster a climate of professionalism, organization, and expectations.
As an instructor, planning ahead will help me avoid missing any important topics or details. I will use a checklist to verify that all essential information has been covered.
Using a checklist is the most helpful thing an instructor can do to help ease the first-class nerves.
I'm a checklist person so this was a good reminder I can this here as well.
