I am beginning my second term this week and I can appreciate the reassurance that I am doing well in my efforts to maintain organization while preparing for my courses. I do keep a notebook where I take notes on things I need to improve or research more so that I am better prepared for future students. I record students feedback and encourage real time feedback from my students about what they would like to see implemented in the curriculum. I write myself notes all the time about various things and make checklists to prepare for upcoming class sessions. I do typically spend several hours reviewing course content before each class and try my best to come up with creative ways to deliver the course content.
I think the ability to plan, breathe, relax and relate is critical to a functioning class environment that enables learning.
Well-written goals help the students to understand where they are going, and well-written objectives help them to understand the steps they are following to get to the desired end result of having the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their chosen field.
No teacher is fully effective without LOTS of planning and prep.
To be effective in class you have to have all your ducks in a row and stick to the core of what you are teaching.
As an instructor being prepared and organized is important. Arriving 30 mins. early and greeting your students by their names helps build that trust and respect towards each other. Incorporating ABCD- A-Audience, B-Behavior, C-condition and D-Degree
Have clear outlines for the course.
Set the tone in the classroom, be prepared, create goals and objectives.
Make sure to be prepared for your classes. Also, have a syllabus that gives the full layout of the course
Facilitating a class cause anxiety, although, inevitable preparation helps ease the anxiety.
Show up early and be prepared. Students will know when an instructor is poorly prepared.
Use checklists to ensure you accomplished everything you needed. Be prepared in the classroom.
I will make sure I always have a checklist to make sure I have covered all of the important topics. I will start creating class goals, and individual goals for each of my students. I also make sure I have a tone set in the classroom to where my students are motivated to learn and also be comfortable and confident to ask questions.
Instructional objectives should include four components: audience, behavior, condition, and degree
This module reinforced how I currently plan and set up my labs/organize the presentations etc.
The ABCD parameters were something I learned that was new! And emphasizing the importance of collaborating with your fellow instructors can always be helpful
Be prepared! Review content before class. Arrive early to be able to receive students and welcome them. Keep a notepad to jot down action items and things you need to do for students.
I have learned that planning and preparation are essential steps in the process of transferring knowledge to students. I plan to ensure I'm covering all my bases as an instructor outside the classroom so that I am fully prepared to give my students the best educational experience possible while inside the classroom.
Planning and preparing before a course will help the students understand the requirements of the course.
Lecture transfers knowledge, skill is learned through practice.
The layout and organization of a text book is important to a student
Make sure the curriculum your teaching is current and relevant
A syllabus should contain lots of detail. It sets the tone and expectations for a course.
