Understanding yourself as an Instructor
I really enjoyed this topic. I was able to easily figure out what type of instructor I am. I am a very passionate person who cares about my students. Everyone single one. It is imperative for me to know every student involved in my program. I agree that is very important to take a look at yourself because we as facilitators should set the example for our students. This is something that instructors should do day in and out. There is a common saying "practice what we preach". It should reflect in our daily lives especially for our students to see.
Hi Christine:
One consideration is also about personality. Something for all instructors to keep in mind is the idea of BALANCE when discussing or thinking about personality in the classroom. If there is too much of any personality style, be it too humorous, or too strict, etc., this may serve only to distract the student from a full understanding of the course material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Bard:
To find out what kind of instructor you are, one might consider keeping a teaching journal. One thing a journal can help to reveal is what kind of person you are when you write down how you feel things went in class.
Another great thing about using a teaching journal is that it might help reveal items that need improvement in the lesson prior to the next go ‘round. Also, improvements can be made in both what has worked, and what hasn’t.
Regards, Barry
Hi Sabrina:
To find out what kind of instructor you are, one might consider keeping a teaching journal. One thing a journal can help to reveal is what kind of person you are when you write down how you feel things went in class.
Another great thing about using a teaching journal is that it might help reveal items that need improvement in the lesson prior to the next go ‘round. Also, improvements can be made in both what has worked, and what hasn’t.
Regards, Barry
I too am very passionate about my profession as well as passionate about having my students be the best professionals they can be. I am constantly evaluating myself after after each class (not to confuse it with beating up myself) as to what works and what doesn't. I have already taught two terms and have made many constructive and beneficial changes for the better. I was a student once and sometimes I have to put myself in their shoes.
Without walking the walk, I don't believe that an instructor will EVER truly get through to the students. In order to ask them to 'think', there had better be respect otherwise its just about the grade.
