As an instuctor we must be prepared if we are not prepared we are not setting a good example for the students and they ultimately suffer from a lower quality of lecture.
make sure to cover all topics for the day, be focus and aopen to learnning from the students
Read and know the material prior to starting class because the students will test you.
Make sure to plan early and hav consumable supplies ready for class.
As a first time instructor its okay to be nervous because its apart of being human. Come in prepared and get to know your class.
Planning ahead of time and making a check list, which I find helpful for me. This will ensure all things that need to be covered are. It also helps the students know what is expected of them, with a good syllabus in place
Preparation and organization is key. Having a check-off list of things to do will help me organize my day and thoughts.
I appreciated the reminder to be a person first and instructor second to create a more approachable and welcoming environment.
Be prepared, know the course information and have a developed syllubus.
Creating a check list can keep an instructor on track and ensure that all topics and questions are covered.
I really liked the video where the instructor got to class half hour early to get to know the students. I definitely will incorporate that into my teaching routine.
Sets the tone in classroom settings it creat GUIDELINES
To have goals, make sure the syllabus is well developed and to have an inviting enviroment to learn in.
While watching this short clip I was making notes of what I need...:)
I like the idea of a checklist, especially in a day where I will be teaching for 6 hours
Having a effective Syllabus is a great
way to have a clear understanding of what to expect
in the course and brings orginization.
It is important to familiarize yourself with students,be prepared and continue to review the course objectives.
Make sure students understand that a syllabus is a contract between an instructor and a student. This not only holds the student responsible, but it also holds the instructor responsible for the student when the instructor deviates from the syllabus.
Make sure your objectives are detailed about what is required from a section of learning. It also gives the course organization and structure.
EARLY PLANNING IS A KEY to have students respect you and the learning process.
Being prepared and consistent with teaching students. Planning ahead of time to efficiently teach the course to students.
Goals are like roadmaps because there are many different ways of getting from one point to another. The key is to get to your destination the quickest, safest, and most direct way. That is what a goal is like. When writing course goals use the road map example to make them clear and direct.
