As a Pharmacy Technician Instructor and Extern Coordinator, I have found that using a checklist is an essential tool for staying organized and ensuring consistency in my daily responsibilities. A checklist helps me track important tasks such as attendance reporting, grade submissions, externship documentation, student communications, and compliance requirements. By following a checklist I can reduce the risk of overlooking critical information and ensure that all students are treated fairly and consistently.
Additionally, checklists promote accountability and efficiency. In a role that involves managing multiple students, classes, and externship site, having a structured process helps me prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Using a checklist not only supports my own organization but also models professional workplace habits that students can adopt as they prepare for careers in pharmacy and other healthcare settings where attention to detail is essential for success.
Students will make snap judgements and the impressions we give, including using our syllabus to show expectations. The way we present ourselves and lay out our courses has a real impact.
I appreciate the insight on how students view the syllabus. I intend to fall back on this learning when it's time for a syllabus to be created for my classes.
That the syllabus is the lifeline to a successful course and setting the students up for success.
The importance of proper planning and preparation is the keys to have a great start of the class.
Always make sure to be well prepared for classes. That is the best way to start on the right path with your students.
I learned the importance of coming to class early and having clear objectives to help the students understand what is expected of them.
Syllabus are crucial to help the students understand the expectations of the course and key outlines.
I have learned that with the proper planning and goal setting, students will have a better understanding of what they are suppose to learn.
Key take aways for me during this session is the importance of being prepared before starting the class. That takes planning ahead of any lecture or lab. Equipment, supplies, handouts, and most importantly the class day outline to have an effective and constructive day for the students. Being prepare also means being in the classroom early to make sure everything is going to go according to schedule and also to great students and set the example.
I plan to utilize the advice of making a list prior to each class of the key points I need to cover. I feel this will be an effective way to stay on task and manage my time well. I also think having a blank notepad to write down random ideas, questions, etc. is helpful so I can return to these at a later time.
Be prepared so you can be organized and use time efficiently.
I feel it's very important to be well prepared from the start. It will be easier for you as an instructor and your students will feed off of that positivity.
Planning and being on time will give you a sense of preparedness. A syllabus is important for the students as a roadmap but also is important to keep the professor accountable.
The most important point that I took from this module was that giving students information is fine but letting them be active participants is a more effective and truly helping the student grow. Whenever possible I will try to guide the students rather than provide information.
Planning and preparation are key ingredients for any successful activity regarding students and the classroom activities and goals/objectives. We are currently in the midst of a major move from one location to our local airport for our school, RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. So while this provides a major challenge, students, parents, administration and staff have pulled together for what is shaping up to be an exciting first year in our new space. It is truly a community effort, and we believe great things are ahead of us. Planning and preparation have carried us through thus far, and we look to having a great and successful school year as a result
I learned a syllabus is an agreement between student and instructor, which lays out expectations and outcomes.
I learned that effective teaching starts with strong planning and preparation. Having clear objectives, organized materials, and a well-structured lesson helps the class run smoothly and keeps students focused. I also think it is important to arrive early, make sure technology and classroom materials are ready, and have a backup plan in case something does not work as expected. I plan to apply this by preparing each lesson in advance, using a checklist, and regularly reviewing what worked well and what I can improve for the next class.
Greeting students, having a complete and organized syllabus, check list and objectives are all important items/skills needed to be successful as an instructor.
Preparation is key. Arriving early to greet students and get a feel for the temperature of the room is a good recipe for success once instruction is to begin.
