as a new instructor one thing I need to learn,suggestions plz
I,ll take any suggestions from people with more experience
Thomas,
In settings like this I often use a case study to catch their attention and get right at it. I put the students into work groups and they work on the case study using information that has been shared as well as what they read and learned as they got ready for the upcoming class.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
This made me think a lot about my own teaching style. Thank you for that. Sometimes a really feel like I'm 'flying by the seat of my pants' as I go through a class period, and I think that my preparation is lacking. Do you have any recommendations on making this first part of the class (the orientation to the class, if you will) attention grabbing and valuable to the students? I work with adults who are mostly sick of the rigamarole of the day and want to get right to it. Any input would be helpful.
Thanks again.
Paramjit kaur,
The use of graphics really enhance the retention of knowledge on the part of students. So you them as often as you can to reinforce the content you are sharing.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
what are the best way to teach a class .I like to teach with diagrams and charts ,and make up stores
Lynn,
Spoken like a true dedicated professional educator. This is how an educator should plan and be prepared. I commend you for your organizational planning and preparation. Keep up the good work.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
One of my first priorities on the first day of class is always setting the tone for the class and clearly outlining the expectations I have of my students. I know this suggestion might sound simple and obvious, but I have worked with several instructors who do not have the majority of the course planned ahead of time. I make sure that all of their assignments, syllabus, rubrics, resources, and class policies are available to them on the portal on day one. We also discuss them during the first half of the class period on day one. This process is not to scare them, but to give them reasonable expectations of what the course will cover and the work they need to start working into their personal schedules. Setting the tone for respect, courtesy, professionalism, and a safe learning environment is key to gaining control of any classroom and fosters a love of learning in the students.
Julie,
This also increases the value of the textbook to and for the students since the instructor has read it and is familiar with the contents. They then see the textbook as a working document rather than just another assignment that takes their time.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
One thing I do is to actually read the text books myself. Students will ask questions from the book, and if we just rely on our experience, we may not be up-to-date on current skills; which makes us look bad. Be prepared.
Marina,
Spoken like the dedicated professional that you are. This is how you get yourself grounded in your topic and then developing how you are going to present the content. Yes, it does get easier as you gain more experience but even after many years of teaching I still spend a lot of time preparing as I want to be as current as I can with my presentations.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I, myself, am a new instructor. I found that doing my "homework" when it comes to each subject matter is key. At first, I'd spend a few hours each day "brushing up" on the theoretical aspects of the topic I would be present. I hope this gets easier, but I try to stay 1 step ahead and anticipate any questions that may come up depending on the topic. I guess being prepared and well versed in the topic are the two things I try to bring to class each time (even if it takes me a couple hours of prep time at home).
Uzma,
Good attitude to have as we veteran teachers continue to seek advice and input from colleagues so we can continue to grow as instructors.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
