I believe that instructional professionalism is demonstrating the ability to facilitate in a sincere manner, in a concise manner, in a knowledgeable manner, and in a manner that respects the questions and opinions of my students. This takes preparation and interest in the subject matter so that the students can experience ex citement in the classroom and an appreciation for learning. Along wit this- one must be dressed appropriately and use of language should be appropriate as well. Articulate and professional.
Instructional professioalism is, as they say, the "complete package." An intructor should be a subject matter expert prior to entering the classroom. The instructor should enter a classroom appropriately dressed, well prepared, on time and ready to deliver the subject in a passionate and fluid manner.
I define instructional professionlism as being a role model. I feel that you must protray yourself as if you were a manager in the work field. I also feel you must treat others as how you would like to be treated.
Hi All,
Great definitions of professionalism. I know your students are going to benefit from your efforts to be dedicated professionals interested in the success of each student.
Gary
I define it as setting the example. As an instructor, you are the leader who shows everything that the student should model.
The ability to understand the material being taught, being able to convey what you know in a way that the students understand, and being able to see if it's not. Accepting constructive criticism as just that and using it to better yourself for your students.
Professionalism is behaving appropriately, being prepared, dressing appropriately and caring about your topic. It is the ability to put aside whateer maybe bothering you and focusing on the task at hand, which is interacting with the students. The focus is the class, the student and accomplishing the goals of the class.
Being on time & prepared for Class. Treat everyone in a professional manor.
I would define Instructional Professionalism as being able to deliver various content and materials in an effective manner.
Hi Serena,
Well laid out plan for reaching your students. You slowly engage in them in the learning process in such a way so as not to scare them off.
Gary
I totally agree with you. The students need role models in their lives because they see very few. I have had some many students tell me that if they had met me earlier they would have made different choices. After all life is made up of choices.
Instructional Professionalism is dressing the role, knowing the material to be taught, imparting with the material using at least three different stratgies so that you reach the different learning styles in the classroom and being in class at least 15 minutes early.
I would define Instructional Professionalism to mirror what was taught in the lesson. I believe treating students with respect and being a source of encouragement are of the utmost importance. Equally as important are being prepared and staying current in my field.
My instructional professionalism begins with my knowing my field. I bring to the class years of experience, which I share in bits and pieces as the students grow in their learning. When my students get their mass of books at the beginning of the course and have the "deer in the headlights" look, I take each book and we open and discuss the book so that the book is less intimidating and the interest of the subject material is developed. Gradually through the mods I continue to share as the students develop. If the adult students comes with a background that is relevant. that students can share because we learn from each other.
Hi All,
Thank you for all of the comments about how to define, reflect and practice instructional professionalism. Based upon the forum responses you all have a very clear picture of what a professional educator is. Keep this picture in your mind as you approach the classroom and I know you will enjoy teaching success.
Gary
The way I see myself and others.
The way I present myself and my knowledge
being on time and organized and well prepared.
dress formal
Talk politely
The way I view myself and others and the way I present myself and knowledge
Competence within the field, the ability to explain what task is being carried out in a variety of ways, to meet the learning needs of the classroom.
Instructional professionalism can be defined as the ability to motivate, engage, and inspire students. Instructional professionalism contains, but is not limited to the instructor's knowledge of subject area and pedagogy, assisting students in learning concepts and applying them to their lives, and obtaining effective communicative skills to achieve preferred educational goals. Another part of professionalism is the manner in which an instructor conducts or carries him or herself as a model of behavior for their students and peers.
Instructional professionalism is how the instructor displays his/her professionalism to the class. Consistently "on" as if performing on the stage in front of an audience. If you slip up then make sure that you are able to recover and get back on track - I've learned to allow for flexibility in the classroom - sometimes the students are not getting it and I'll have plan B in place ready to go. As they say, the show must go on.
