Class Prep
The first impression given to your students is critical – if organized and well prepared it will be appositive one.
Hi Bruce:
Boy, I really agree! That initial tone set by a well, prepared instructor can make the difference in providing instruction to motivqated, enthi=usiastic students, and those that are disinterested and subject to misunderstanding what the teacher expects.
Regards, Barry
The first day in class is where you will set your entire course up with your students. If you are not prepared and do not set a struture the first day you my never have your students. They are looking for your leadership and experince to guide and teach them the very first day of class. make that day yours and the rest of the time will be alot easier to reach your students and guide them in there approach to learning.
Hi Kristina:
I agree the importance of demonstrations can instrumental in providing needed skills students are required to learn as the demonstrations provide a template of sorts for the student to follow, the practice.
Regards, Barry
Being a chef instructor, I must be prepared because we prepare demonstrations on that days menu. This helps the students to see how they should misen place for their production. Works well.
Hi Shaista:
I agree too. Students pick up on things like how the instructoir prepares. They also can sense when there is less than complete preparation which then diminish the way students view your overall instructional abilities.
Regards, Barry
Totally agree if you show up on time, you are already set up with your powerpoints, handouts are printed & ready to go. It shows the students that you are on top of your game & also sets u up as a role model.
Hi Jeff:
I agree bad impressions can be long lasting. The easiest way I've found to initially give a good impression is to let students discuss their interests and truly listen to them. Showing them the teacher really cares tends to reach most students and suggest the teacher is sincere.
Regards, Barry
Not being prepared gives a bad impression to your students. They are drawn to a negative impression of the instructor rather than the subject matter. It can be hard to recover from a first bad impression.
Hi Germain:
Certainly, being knowledgeable about the topic area makes for a built in kind of preparation.
Regards, Barry
You can never be to prepare the students have a way to find out if you know your subject
Hi William:
Yes, that first impression is very important. I think it helps align the students with what and how the instructor wants to direct their class. Being organized contributes to students buying into it.
Regards, Barry
