Hi Wendy,
Great definition. I am sure your students are inspired by your dedication and leadership.
Gary
Instructional professionalism is the comprehensive skill set of being well versed in the technical subject matter, the forms of presentation as well as the assessment of the subject matter being taught/presented. It also includes the managerial aspects of being organized and having a clear and organized syllabus and daily schedule of assignments/projects/tests/quizzes/objectives, etc. It also includes the personal professionalism aspect of being courteous, on-time, motivational and egnaging.
Delivery of material in a clear manner to encourage critical thinking and lifelong learning.
To me this is about seeing the big picture in everything. I like to imagine how something, a particular lesson, skill, etc. can serve the students as a part of the whole rather that just an isolated skillset. Making that connection to the students can be the best part of being an effective guide, motivator, manager, model, etc.
I teach culinary arts. I define it as presenting yourself as a professional...meaning you take your work and the importance of the teaching and learning experience seriously. That doesn't mean that you can't have fun during this process, but it's also important to give a real world expectation or you're doing a disservice to the student who you hope will be successful at work.
I define instructional professionalism as the ability to put my 40+ years of Marketing, Advertising and Merchandising into my instructional environment.
I defibe instructional professionalism as the ability to put my 40+ years of Marketing, Advertising and Merchandising into my instructional environment.
Hi Carroll,
This is how teachers keep challenged in their teaching. Learning new things from their students plus what they learn in their own study helps them to become even more knowledgeable.
Gary
a professional respects the students time and abilities. A professional is not afraid to make a mistake but learns from them.
questions are my life, i espicially enjoy questions that i have not had before. It is ok to say I do not knw as long as it is followed up with byut we will find out. it gives me the opportunity to learn something new.
When instructors present themselves presonally and professionally
Hi Alona,
Good point about how instructors should treat students. Respect is a powerful tool for teaching. It goes both ways and as a result both the instructor and the students grow professionally and individually.
Gary
Instructional Professionalism encompasses the complete image of the role to be followed. Appearance is the first impression, along with adequate knowledge. Delivery of information needs to compliment the total picture.
A professional instructor will present themselves as clean, dressed in business attire, prepared for the topic, and present it in a manner of caring and interest to a wide variety of subjects in multiple ways in order to be received and retained.
A professional instructor will will not be pals or friends, but will treat each student with respect and equality.
