As a new instructor it will be important to understand my own teaching styles, stay informed and understand each class will come with its own challenges and successes.
Through applying the lessons learned in this module one can appreciate and embrace the synergistic effect of one's teaching skills, the learning skills of the students and the enthusiasm for the subject matter. Interfacing with one's peers, and relishing one's role as both a leader, a subject matter expert, mentor and counsel is exciting and critical to the true learning process.
Previous comments are all important and relevant and I concur. While all are important, I believe technical competence and enthusiasm for your topic/field can be a major motivator.
It is necessary to understand and know your teaching style. Being aware of your past, school, students, subject, colleagues, and yourself are all important in becoming a successful instructor.
always lead by example and stay current and up to date.
I learned there is a lot more to teaching than I thought and it begins with self care and self love. When you are secure in yourself that will show through to the students. Also, just like there are different teaching styles, there are different learning styles.
Professional development is important in order to grow as an instructor and stay current and knowledgeable about the subject matter; also taking advantage of the opportunities to grow professionally is extremely important.
reflect the future they are learning and training for; from the way you look to the way you carry yourself as a professional.
Learn the best way your individual students can suceed. Check in with them daily to make sure they are staying motivated toward their goals.
Have a personal development plan! Having a physical plan as motivation for improvement. Look for additional resources for growth such as new technologies, webinars, and seminars.
Always be a professional, setting a good example at all times.
Have a continuing education plan for yourself as well as students
Be passionate and knowledable about your subject
Model, Manager, Motivator. Great way to break it down.
A teacher should be themself while incorporating and learning the best and most effective teaching style for them.
You need to be both a good communcator and listener and if you make a mistake to own it.
You are the role model, lead by example.
As a new instructor, knowing my school and personal growth and learning wil contribute to being a great instructor.
I learned from this module that as an instructor I should lead by example so that my students know what is expected of them. I also learned that it is important to form a proper instructor-student relationship with your students so they get the best experience possible.
My biggest takeaway would be as a instructor, you shouldn't try and prove that you're the smartest but that you are very passionate about the suject and that you are eager to share your knowledge with the students.
It is important to motivate students and model a behavior that will be benrfical to the classroom.
I've learned that its important to choose your role as the classroom instructor and to stick with it. I've also learned that professionalism is improved everyday and always having in the back of your mind "how can I improve my teaching style and professionalism everyday." The goal is to be the model that the students need to become.
