Planning and Preparation
Time -- we only have so much of it. The effective teacher cannot create a single extra second of the day -- any more than anyone can. But the effective teacher certainly controls the way time is used. Effective teachers systematically and carefully plan for productive use of instructional time.
One of the primary roles that you will perform as a teacher is that of designer and implementor of instruction. Teachers at every level prepare plans that aid in the organization and delivery of their daily lessons. These plans vary widely in the style and degree of specificity. Some instructors prefer to construct elaborate detailed and impeccably typed outlines; others rely on the briefest of notes handwritten on scratch pads or on the backs of discarded envelopes. Regardless of the format, all teachers need to make wise decisions about the strategies and methods they will employ to help students move systematically toward learner goals.
I completely agree. To each his own on what works best for each individual instructor. I'm the type to plan every little detail. If I map out what's to be covered in class and how much time I have to cover it, things tend to go smoothly and according to plan.
Planning for your students and for youself as a instructor plays a major role in your teaching skills. If you do not prepare students for their lesson and prepare yourself for the day. you will lose the confidence and trust from your students. So it is very important to prepare and plan for your classroom.
I couldn't agree with you more Kelly. Allotting ample preparation time is key to teaching effectively regardless of your method of delivery.
