Planning and preparation are essential to effective teaching because they create structure, clarity, and purpose for both the instructor and the students. Through this topic, I learned that well-planned instruction begins with clear learning objectives that align with course outcomes and assessments. When objectives are clearly defined, lesson content, activities, and evaluations can be intentionally designed to support student success.
I also learned the importance of anticipating student needs, including different learning styles, skill levels, and potential challenges. Preparing materials in advance, organizing resources, and having a logical lesson flow helps reduce distractions and keeps students engaged. Planning also allows instructors to build in time for practice, questions, and reflection rather than rushing through content.
I intend to apply these strategies by creating detailed lesson plans, preparing materials ahead of time, and aligning assessments with objectives. One question I continue to explore is how to remain flexible while maintaining strong structure in lesson planning.
To always be prepared, show up as early as possible to anticipate challenges or address any issues. provide the students with a syllabus to help them navigate to structure of the course.
The syllabus is a legal contract. It is helpful to review the syllabus with students to highlight course objectives, content, and evaluation methods.
While talking to my students throughout the class time it’s easy to forget somethings I need to cover in the class.By having a checklist that will help me to make sure that I have covered everything possible and that will keep me from feeling like I’m not doing well in the role.
Use a checklist to prepare for class. Be familiar with the text book.
This course taught me the importance of planning your classes before hand and the effect that poor planning can have on your ability to teach students and the student's experience as well.
Syllabus are an extremely important resource for instructors and students.
Syllabi can be a tool for both students and teachers - when created properly
As a new instructor, I've never developed a syllabus, I now have instructions. I am always early to work. It makes me feel ready for class.
Poor Planning leads to Poor Performance. I have learned that being prepared for the class and even having wiggle room for the unexpected things that may arise will be beneficial to the success of the class and myself as a growing instructor.
I’ve come to understand how vital it is to be thoroughly ready before teaching a class. Doing so strengthens my self-assurance, demonstrates my capability to students, and helps me stay focused on the required material within the time available.
I have learned the importance of being prepared for instructing a class. It boosts my confidence, highlights my competence to my learners, and ensures I remain within the expected areas to cover in the allotted time.
I have learned that planning ahead is the key to getting things going and situated. It not only helps you but also helps your students to learn better and respect and understand you better
This course emphasized on the importance of being prepared and on time.
This course has reminded me on the importance of having clear objectives and detailed syllabus.
Knowing your students by name and being able to pronounce their names correctly is a good way to connect with the class! The video was pretty informative too!
It is very important that the syllabus of the course is clear, concise and accurate so that students can confidently refer to it for information regarding the course.
I really like the idea of using a checklist to help remember everything that I need to do or cover. A syllabus is also helpful in making sure everything is covered, but I feel like the checklist is more personal to what I specifically need to remember.
Being prepared and coming in early will show the students that you care.
I hope to give the students a little piece of myself as a nurse that they can bring along to their patients for the future.
Keeping a check list of subjects and material to be covered may help the new teacher feel more comfortable that they have not forgotten any important information.
