Adding to the topic.
being an automotive instructor I feel that the best thing to do is add your experiences in the field to your daily teaching. The provided course material is great, but telling them about personal experiences that directly relate to what is being taught seems to really hit home for them.
I tend to agree. This goes a long way past just showing your ability to regurgitate material. Showing that you not only understand the theory of the topic, but also illustrating practical application of the theory goes much further than any simple discussion on theory ever would.
It shows you have performed the task and spices up the lesson.
Charles,
Sharing your stories increases the value of the course content to the students. You are showing them application when you tell a story that supports what is being studied. This helps the students to see the ROI of why they are enrolled. Keep up the sharing!
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
