Shannon Silver

I have learned to make good notes for myself when preparing to lecture on the subject. I have learned ideas on how to keep their attention span of 15-18 minutes... think creatively. 

This gave great advice about how to conduct first class meeting. I have learned ways of keeping them engaged, yet providing them information about the course. I have learned the importance of remembering the student's names. 

I have learned that proper planning and preparing is key to success. I am a first time teacher and I have learned to have a list. I learned about the components of a syllabus and how important it is to have one. 

I learned about technical, professional and personal competence as well as about being a model for professionalism and growth. 

I have learned that I must keep my students motivated and that I must ensure I know the content, know the student, and transcend the message. 

I have learned how to be able to re-energize and refocus when things get a little "slow" or when I feel I may be losing my student's attention. I have learned about learnativity. 

I have learned that in order to have student success you must be able to keep them engaged, be supportive and not be too controlling. 

I learned the importance of listening to the student, understanding their situations and being able to adapt to their needs in order to best get the instruction through to them. I also learned about diverstiy of culture/background as well as age and their own goals.