Hi Chris:
Great! You know, the contrast between fumbling around, unsure of what's next, wasting students time, versus an enthusiastic, informed, prepared and organized teacher just plainly sets the tone for both improved instruction and a reflection professionalism. We can be a role in this regard.
Regards, Barry
Hi Leigh:
Organizing a class sort of reflects an organized mind. This can translate to students "this teacher is reading, able, and prepared for class. It does set the tone for class, and students respond well to prepared , organized classes. They have enough chos in their lives already!
Regards, Barry
I feel you loose respect of the students when you are not organized.
It is important to be organized and prepared when teaching because it sets a good example for the students and will also help the class run smoothly. Digging around, trying to find handouts in the middle of class takes away from class time and the students learning.
Hi Vilma:
Preparedness is just as important for instructors as it is for our students. Neither can achieve the fullest measure of succes without it.
Regards, Barry
Hi William:
Super! I think when students see their teacher is prepared it makes them take things a bit more seriously.
The reverse is also true. Disorganization creates chaos in the minds of students. And being unprepared, well how effective can instruction be?
Regards, Barry
Hi Larry:
Great! When students enter a classroom and see their instructor ready with all the class resources laid out, it conveys time and effort has gone into this class, and I think that adds to more respect and trust by students.
Regards, Barry
I try to have all materials ready a week or more in advance. In the classroom, I want to deliver content for the full time of the class while paying attention to student needs. Lack of preparation decreases my focus. In my experience this leads to poor outcomes.
I always try to get in the clinical setting early. It enables me to access the work assignments and figure out where I will take the students. Once that is done I have time to have handouts and worksheets organized for each student. When they arrive were ready to go. My students feel like I care about their success and have a definate learning plan for the day.
Hi Nolan:
I think when I'm prepared and organized, I just teach better. I have all my resources, the class runs smoothly, and transitions from topic to topic flow effotlessly. I think student like this environment too, and it helps them learn better as well.
Regards, Barry
Hi Henry:
Yes - students are quick to pick up on a teacher not being prepared. We might have been for the previous 10 classes, but even one class can deteriorate the confidence students have in their instructor. Being a good role model means preparation every single class session.
Regards, Barry
Hi Angela:
Your students are fortunate to have a caring, prepared, and organized teacher such as yourself. Your effort conveys "I care".
Regards, Barry
Hi Libi:
True, our reslationship with students can be a essential ingredient to the trust, respect, and role modeling that occurs from thorough preparation. It's a duty all teachers should have to accept as a requirement for teaching.
Regards, Barry
Hi Sandy:
I agree. With good preparation, students will appreciate that the teacher spent time and effort on their behalf, and therfore are more willing to accept the assignments, and perhaps put in a bit more effort because their teacher has been a good role model for it.
Regards, Barry
Hi Denise:
Good sentiments! Students will appreciate our efforts in this regard, and that helps build trust and confidence, thus creating a better learning environment.
Regards, Barry
Hi Rebecca:
There's nothing quite having students arrive to class to see the teacher present, resources ready and organized, available to answer questions or just chat a bit about "how things are going". That instills trust and confidence in the instructor.
Regards, Barry
Hi David:
I agree. Our commitment to teaching requires a commitment to prepare. It's basic to providing the optimal learning environment.
Regards, Barry
Hi Thomas:
Students expect (and pay) for us to be prepared. Trying wing it is often very noticable by students, and teachers may suffer a degree of loss of respect because of it. Preparedness leads to better student outcomes.
Regards, Barry
For me , being prepared is also a way of reviewing materials I may not have seen for a few months since the last time the class was taught. I am preparing myself as much as for the students. I can then upgrade to any more recent relative materials , make changes to syllabus , review notes and make changes to delivery , etc.
I can't be at my best unless I have " certainty " of what I am going to instruct , and the methods I use.
Hi Craig:
Student sare intelligent - they will notice immediately if someone is unprepared. This may result in a negative long-term impact to the teaching relationship.
Regards, Barry
