Great tips in this class.!!
Management styles:
I learned the 4 types of classroom management & which I am, the closest to, & which is the best to be.
- The controller
- The guide
- The buddy
- The Apathete
I feel that I am the guide for the most part with some of the buddy attributes in there. I plan to be even more the guide with less buddy. The controller, I have many of the positive attributes. I aspire to focus on more of the positive sides of the three types, & be sure to never be a Apathete.
Guide style teaching is most efficient for students success in a classroom setting.
This is an inciteful course so far. I feel that in my first term of teaching I leaned towards the buddy style unintentionally. In the following two terms that I have been teaching I feel that I have shifted towards the guide style as I gained more confidence in this aspect of my profession. I am gathering more things that would help elevate my teaching style, like incorporating more hands on instead of only relying on the lecture.
This was an interesting module that breaks down instructor management styles into four classifications. The graphics were entertaining too.
Effective classroom management begins with self-awareness and a commitment to growth. Understand what type of instructor you are. Know what areas you need to improve, watch others and learn.
Great insight in this lesson! It's easy to fall into the trap that the "buddy" style of teaching will lead to happy, productive students, but it's actually an insidious method that leads to poor student outcomes. It's so important to balance the many different qualities of effective instructors, and the guide method manages to prioritize the learning objectives of the students while still being kind and compassionate in the style of the "buddy."
"I learned about the four different styles of classroom management and reflected on my own approach. During my first year of teaching, I adopted a controller style, which led to more challenges than I had anticipated. Over time, I found myself drifting toward apathy, but changes at work reignited my passion for teaching. Seeing my students succeed after their hard work and sacrifice reminded me why I love this profession. Now, I embrace the role of a guide, actively seeking ways to engage with my students while maintaining a professional yet friendly rapport."
I love the idea of essentially approaching each day as a brand new start. Let's say an instructor was struggling with content mastery. Each lecture is a chance to improve by starting anew with goals of mastery. Each lecture is an opportunity for a first impression!
That was a big Module, so much info to go through but great to know about the management styles. I just thought there was great, good, and terrible but nice to see it laid out this way. I can reflect back on my years and note what styles other instructors were and look at myself to see how I can be more of a guide with traits from the others except Apathete.
I have learned 4 different teaching styles (The controller, The guide, The buddy, and The Apathete), the ideal is the one that would allow me to put in practice standards and procedures in a professional and respectful way, so students understand their responsibilities and feel committed to do their work and take ownership on their learning experience.
I learned that making a good first impression as an instructor is very important. I plan to do this by arriving early to class, writing a short lesson outline on the board, giving a clear overview of the lesson, and starting with a brief and simple introduction to the topics we'll cover.
I think I've seen and experienced firsthand all of the different classroom management style instructors. I believe I can identify myself as a guide.
I enjoyed learning about the four styles of classroom management and the ways to identify each.It def gives reflection of what type of instructor you will be and will not be while teaching your students.
I learned that as Instructor it is very important to make a good first impression. I will apply this by getting to the classroom early, Putting a brief lesson outline on the board, Providing a good overview of the lesson, and lastly by providing a brief and clear introduction of the lessons to be taught.
This lesson was helpful in prompting me to reflect and analyze my teaching style. I am now able to recognize that I am a Buddy Instructor, and in order to improve or become more of a Guide I must incorporate higher expectations of academic achievement through becoming more productive myself in planning, administering more effective controls and discipline particularly with school policy, and finding the right balance.
There are at least two areas I can work on: 1) Moving around the room more 2) Standing up whole I teach. I used to stand while I teach but had a period where I wasn't feeling well so I began sitting more. One other possible thing to work on is the classroom setting. The tables are not always set up in a way I can see every student.
I learned that your style can fluctuate based on the dynamics of your class, but being aware of a potential shift and mitigating the change can help the educator remain the Guide.
This lesson has taught me that through the years I have had and utilized at least three management styles. I have also learned that I tend to tailor my styles more to the classes as they too have changed in their needs over the years. Great information in this module!
