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!
I initially thought that my teaching style would end up being The Buddy, as I strive to make complicated topics fun. I realized that I am more of a Guide, and that reinforces my efforts to become a more effective instructor.
While I'm very organized and productive like the controller, I vary the learning experience and guide my students to learning. Thank you for this educational experience.
Learning the 4 classroom management style is so important. I think the hardest is to being the guide for most students. I would shift towards the controller only for uncontrollable situations.
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Would love to think Im the guide!
