Overall, I found this module intresting, & even though some items like Syllibus' are alreay established, they can be improved on. As well, cirriculum, goals & objectives, Learning activities, Methods of instruction, & Lesson plans, all of which can be improved on.
- Using a text book is where I am at now on both courses I teach, and have selected the pertanant information, & added supplementry content, & activities.
- I already have goals & objectives established, but should always be looked at for improvement. These can be improved on by general directional indicators, using the A,B,C,D rule. Audience, Who am I teaching to. Behavior, What is it I whant the to acomplish. Condition, What are the rules, Degree, What is the level of proficiency they need to be at.
- The Syllibus is already established for both of my courses, but will be looking at these to improve on them as we move along. I listed 14 different points to consider when establishing a syllibus in my personal notes. I also leaned that the syllibus is a legal document between the student & the instructor.
- Although the "teaching invironment" is establised at my institution, we are constianly improving on it, such as new equipment relevent to industry, & the classroom is set with many hands on & visuals that we are continually updating. Things that I will continue to look at on the short term is, are the visuals ready, is the white board ready, with markers, are any supplies ready for lecture or demonstration, as well as any materials needed for lab settings. This sets the tone for how the students perceve me & the course.
- Preparing early & carefully is very important, things that I will be doing more of is using a check list to keep my on track, in lecture, & will continue to keep a note pad close to make noted for later action.
