I've always live by prior planning prevents poor performance, so it makes sense to me to come early to your classroom, get settled and prepared so when your students walk in you can greet them, help them to feel comfortable and ready to learn!
What really stood out to me is how much smoother teaching feels when the planning is intentional. I have realized that having clear objectives not only helps students understand the “why,” but it also keeps me focused and confident going into each class. I also learned how important it is to think ahead about where students might struggle and to build in small checks for understanding so I can adjust on the spot.
Moving forward, I want to be more deliberate with backward planning, starting with what I want students to walk away with and building the lesson from there. I also plan to prep more visuals, real‑life examples, and hands‑on activities since those resonate so well in our field. When I’m prepared, I feel more relaxed, flexible, and better able to support students.
Planning and preparation are essential for effective teaching because they provide structure, clarity, and purpose to instruction. Thoughtful preparation allows instructors to set clear objectives, anticipate student needs, and create learning experiences that are organized, engaging, and aligned with course goals.
I learned the importance of creating a comprehensive syllabus and preparing your material beforehand.
After reading this module, some of the things I learned were differences between Objectives and Goals. The guidelines in syllabus creation were also helpful as I reflected on how I can further enhance it in upcoming classes.
Ramon Gonzalez
I learned that vital importance to have effective class preparation before meet the students in your classroom. The instructor should working on objectives or lesson , materials and equipment needed to accomplish the goal in the classroom
I learned how vital class preparation and planning are before entering the classroom in order to have clear and effective objective and to archive the highest quality to teaching for the students an for yourself
I believe that this module reiterates how important pre-planning is and no matter how long you have been teaching, it is a vital component of the overall course success.
I feel that this reinforces the importance of creating an easy to read syllabus that can benefit students and the instructor, alike.
I learned that effective instruction begins long before entering the classroom. The module emphasized that thorough preparation involves aligning lesson goals with student outcomes, organizing materials in advance to maximize "time-on-task," and anticipating potential student questions to ensure a smooth flow of information.
I will apply this by developing detailed lesson plans that include a variety of teaching aids and structured transitions between topics.
Early planning and being prepared make students value you as their teacher and help them being suuccessful in their education.
This module emphasized the value of thorough planning and preparation in effective teaching. I learned how clear objectives, organized materials, and thoughtful lesson design support student success. I plan to apply these skills by preparing lessons in advance, aligning activities with objectives, and remaining flexible to meet student needs.
Planning and Preparation will help set the tone of your course, help improve learning outcomes and help use time efficiently.
Planning a course is a lot like writing a paper. Brainstorm, draft, get peer feedback, revise, fine tune, "publish", and be prepared to make small changes within the course and big changes after the course.
I will make sure to be prepared in order to have a more successful classroom.
Planning and preparation are essential to successful instruction.
I plan to bring a dedicated notepad to each course to document real-time to-dos and teaching adjustments. In addition, I will create a structured checklist or notes template for each lecture and laboratory session to ensure all core concepts and required skills are consistently addressed during instruction and demonstrations.
Getting familiar with the course so planning and educating the students is a relevant experience for them and me as an instructor
A syllabus is the blueprint for how to conduct a class and can give a clear outline of the course, helping to limit student anxiety. Being on time for the day as an instructor prepares one for success, and it's good to write things down to alleviate stress.
I have learned the importance of being ready for teaching the class before the first day, being prepared for instructing a class. review the syllabus with students before starting the first class and ensuring that I remain within the expected areas to cover in the allotted time according to the daily unit plans
