Instructor Style
I have been teaching for 5 years. I have noticed how I have not only become more confident in the class room, also more complacent. This has affected my teaching style. I became more relaxed in the class room; my students became more relaxed in handing their assignments and studying. This term I have sat down an evaluated how I was going to approach teaching. I now have strict time line of when assignments are due. Beginning of each week I give my students an agenda for the week which includes what lab assignments, pages from the book we will be discussing and if their will be a quiz or test that week.
One thing I will continue to do and engage the students before class starts and in the hallway between classes. This has given my student confidence that I do care how their life is going. Shows that I am concerned, I also show support and given them encouragement. Have to earn your students trust.
Showing students that you care is soooooooo important, but, showing the relevance of your material to the "real world" situations is what makes you outstanding.
If you can tie the lesson to an actual event will make it easier to remember. Experiental memory is so much stronger than rote memory
Hi Brian,
This is a good strategy to use in teaching. You have balance to how you work with your students. You are approachable but firm in your requirements. This sets the stage for a positive productive and enjoyable learning environment. I wish you many more years of successful teaching.
Gary
