Introduction to Becoming an Effective Instructor | Origin: ED143R
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The Most Effective Instructor: Scholar and Facilitator --> Introduction to Becoming an Effective Instructor
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned that being an effective instructor requires engaging students, using active learning strategies, and creating a supportive environment. I will apply this by using questions, clinical scenarios, and clear communication to promote critical thinking and student success.
Becoming a facilitator can be and adjustment but also an important role as and educator
My teaching style has been rooted in being a good facilitator. I work hard to ensure everyone feels seen and understands. Remembering that everyone learns different try multiple approaches
Classes always seem to go smoother when you facilitate a discussion rather than just lecture, as students feel more like a part of the class such as with the Socratic teaching method.
Knowing how to switch gears for the flow of the class instruction is key.
I have learned the difference between a scholar and a facilitator and how both together can make us a more effective instructor.
Learning the importance of facilitaating and coaching not just teaching.
I think it's helpful to know that people might share in my fears that even though we may be an adequate scholar in our field, maybe we will struggle with being an effective facilitator. Being adaptable and willing to change and try new methods will make us better teachers and facilitators, and will allow our students a say so and guidance in how they learn.
This module reinforced the importance of balancing the role of instructor and facilitator by guiding students while allowing them space to think, connect, and engage deeply. I plan to apply this by being more intentional with my questioning, practicing active waiting, and creating learning environments where students feel supported in making their own connections.
Understanding the difference between scholar and facilitator can be a tough lesson for many scholars, someone who is more than knowledgable in their content area. Learning is so much more than just memorizing. A facilitator will give some knowlegde but encourage students to learn it and explore it on their own to make new discoveries and have their own "ah ha" moments.
To be an effective instructor, one must balance the Scholar's academic rigor with the Facilitator’s focus on student-led engagement and retention. I intend to apply this by using concise "micro-lectures" followed by facilitated activities to ensure that depth of understanding takes priority over simple content coverage.
Sometimes Imposter Syndrome can creep in, causing Facilitator to doubt their own teaching abilities, but when you plan with fidelity for engagement, the fear subsides.
This part discusses the difference between scholars and facilitators and how both are important
Facilitating is worth the risk of losing time while teaching. At the end of the day student engagement means more information retention.
I feel that the sky is the limit when it comes to finding innovative ways to teach.
Finding ways to keep all students engaged is key to the retention of students and their engagement.
I agree with the fact that students need to activel participate in their learning.
Varying the methods of instruction and facilitation will keep learners engaged. Additionally since different students learn best in different ways; by presenting the same material in a variety of learning styles should have greater success as a whole.
I was lucky when I first began working as an adjunct, because in my graduate program, I was given composition and pedagogy courses. So I had the opportunity to learn how to how to facilitate GE classrooms, but it's very different in a specialized or trade school. I had to pivot my approach to the facilitation of the class, since had a different set of priorities.
