Making it my own
I teach at a facility where the course lessons are prepared for me. When I first started I had a very difficult time intergrating my teaching style into the course lectures. Now though I have learned to supplement the lectures with information that helps me put my own spin on the course material. I try as often as possible to provide the latest statistics and research when available, also I input any personal professional experience into lecture, students seem to react well to such methods.
I like Ms. Flores found it difficult to put myself into the material, however, I soon found that I had a flare for teaching. I enjoy the give and take with my students. I have alot to offer the students
Hi Selena.
I agree with Mr. Gary. It's a real challenge the use of a standardized curriculum. It look like happen to me when I incorporate the Internet in to the curriculum, first it was stress up for me and my students today is the best happen to me as a educational technology developer.
Selena,
Like you my courseware is prepared for me, but after reading this I now know that I can put my own spin on this by providing up-to-date information like the latest statistics and research.
Hi Selena,
You touched on a real challenge for instructors and that is the use of a standardized curriculum. It sounds like you have been successful in customizing to your own style and for your own use. Congratulations.
Gary
