Students learning is what matters. Learning will depend on how you present the knowledge you want to them to learn. Being able to get their full attention to listen and be motivated to the career they enrolled to measure your effectiveness as an instructor
Personality is a competency
This was a great module. I am a new instructor and it has given me so much valuable information. I am not a great public speaker but i seem to perform better when it is a message in which I am knowledgeable. I know I have so much to learn and it would seem it is an ongoing learning process. I really like that aspect of this module. It seens as an instructor you are always finding new ways to teach to reach your students in a better or unique way.
The topics in this presentation are a review of the content learned while preparing for my post-graduate education.
Instructors must have 3 roles: model, manager, and motivator. We must be professional and follow these roles in order to be excellent educators. Educators must be competent in 3 areas as well: technical, professional, personal competent. It is important to have an instructional style and have a professional development plan.
Continued professional development should occur throughout the years of experience of the instructor. There is always room for improvement. I will stay up to date on technological advancements and field-specific advancements and changes that will help me improve myself and my effectiveness as an instructor.
Given how important it is for an instructor to be committed to teaching and enthusiastic about the subject, I hope to also keep a lively, positive, and enthusiastic energy surrounding the ideals of learning and the specific field of study whilst in the learning environment.
Understand who you want to be as an instructor. Follow the guidlines in regards to model, manage, and motivate. Be enthusiatic on the topic you teach. Then make sure you continue to look for ways to improve your knowledge and methods within the accrediting and federal guidelines.
Leading by example goes beyond modeling course content and assignments. Modeling soft skills is just as important.
During this module, I learned that mock interviews are very important. I also learned that students need all the practice they can get but may naturally be nervous the day of the interview no matter what.
I hope to teach in a way that is engaging to my students. I intend to be a great Model, Manager and motivator and plan to use the 5 C's as an instructor.
You have to be professional at all times, you can be friendly to students but in a professional way. U also have to lead by example.
Im going to write up a formal professional development plan! This course is a good start.
All great take aways.
Model, manage and motivate
Not the smartest in the room.
The 5 C's.
Preparedness and enthusiam for the topics we will be covering. Arriving 15 minutes early to "rev" the students up. Energetic tone to captivate students.
Liked the reiteration of the things we all "know" but need reminding of so that we can consciously make the effort to apply these techniques and knowledge areas.
Lead by example. However, please do not make your students think you are more intelligent than them.
To maintain professionalism with your students because it can also be a trap.
Always dress professionally. If the outfit is questionable, dress professional.
This session further supported the notion that continuous improvement is a life long journey. Having a professional development plan is key as there is always areas for improvement. In addition, the 5 Cs are a great way to summarize how to maintain a positive role.
Develope a plan to improve instruction.
Know yourself first and work backwards...
