This module expolred the importance of knowledge transfer, from the perspective of being able to develop rapport with students. I will includde first day skills, greeting students for every class, and starting each class with some lightheartness.
I have always felt that being a teacher is a like being a performer to some degree. While I am certainly an introvert at heart, teaching has forced me to be an extrovert for at least a few hours a day, because I know I am in the spotlight and on stage to some degree. I have to take subjects (math and chemistry) that are very challenging and usually dry and boring for most, and try to make them come to life.
I will be starting the class off with a story or experience from my time in the field, or ask a student to share one of their moments, as a way to ease into the class. The session will start as soon as the bell rings, however I am hoping that getting used to a little story or real life experience that will tie into the lesson plan will help to keep them engaged.
Learn about your students. Care about your students. Always be supportive and encouraging and acknowledge how well they are doing.
For the most part my class is very straight to the point, focus a lot on covering the materials needs and i also make it a fun environment by implementing puzzles, group activities. I focus on getting the students to somewhat enjoy coming to class and making learing fun.
creating competition or fun games works for adults too!
It is imperative to create a positive, care and thoughtful environemt for the stundents
I am good at listening my patients/family and address their concerns. I will do the same to my students.
I also like putting the human element into the equation. I am a huge on respect and I believe little things like learning students name is something so simple we can do but goes a long way. It is a good way to break the ice and set a tone of the class and then adjust accordingly.
Its all about building trust. Letting your students know that you are on their side, that you want them to succeed. I also use a lot of jokes and gags to keep things light and fun.
I really like the idea of "dont tell students something, ask them". This helps the light bulb come in in your students' mind.
Make Students Active Participants in Learning
Students learn by doing, making, writing, designing, creating, solving, etc. Don't tell students something when you can ask them. Encourage students to suggest approaches to a problem. Adults are active learners, as opposed to youth who typically are passive learners. Active learners want to be in the flow of the learning process from the very beginning. This means that you must put the materials into "bite-size chunks" which they can understand and apply. They want immediate use of newly acquired knowledge.
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This module taught me very important components to be an effective instructor. This includes, being authentic, creative, out-of the box-thinking and respectful that our students are coming from all walks of life and their voices deserve to be heard and respected.
I learn that adult students learn by experience and have acquired a lot of those experiences through life challenges. the class environment needs to be fun, and make the sutdents feel at ease for a better learning opportunity. The teacher needs to set up goals that are attainable to achieve and reach.
it is important to engage the students, grabe their attention from the beginning of the class.
It is ok to start class off with a joke or an anecdote of the day. Students relate more effectvely when the instructor allows the reins to loosen rather be constrictive and all points must be completed be the end of class. Have fun teaching, studnets can detect teachers who are bored and tired of teaching the same materials over and over.
Physical comfort, security, acceptance and self respect are key ingredients that will help students succeed. Reward when reward is due!!
I learned that it is proven that daily reminders of reinforcement and recognition will have a 40% higher level of student achievement.
I will begin reflecting each day on lessons, lectures, hands-on applications. Consider other ways to present the material to support enthusiasm for learning.
In this module I learned about the importance of remembering we are teaching adult learners and we need to captivate their attention and maintain their focus. The aspect of keeping the class energectic and interesting is something that I always try to strive for by creating interactive activities where the students feel they are part of the learning process.
be open and create a positive learning environment
set High but realistic expectations
