Most of the learning is done outside of the classroom. From my past professional development classes, I learned that since students have their own learning styles, I have to provide them with various learning tools to use at home. Some should be visual, some auditory, some motor.
Showing enthusiasm for the course content and care for the students as a person are my big take aways to remember.
Learn from students and be able to adapt to different teaching styles
Confidence is key. As a new instructor, I need to remember that I have a wealth of knowledge to draw from and offer to the students. While at the same time, I cannot attempt to convince them that I am the smartest person in the room. There needs to be a balance.
I loved the point about not trying to prove something to students or trying to show that you're the smartest in the room, but instead showing students that you love what you're teaching and also that you care about the students' progress in learning. The information about the 3 roles and the 5 Cs were all very inspiring as well!
Reflect on perceived strenths and weaknesses and develop a plan to keep focused on becoming a better instructor.
I took away from this to not get complacent within your area of teaching. Times and technology are always moving forward. Being able to grow and adapt isn't only a benefit but a must if you want to provide your students the best possible experience
planning and prepping are key and developing as an instructor is vital to success
The tools which can help to be a better instructor are a clear understanding of three roles: Model, Manager, Motivator, and three Competencies: Technical, Professional, and Personal.
As instructors we must lead by example, create and maintain a positive role and environment and apply the 5-C's:
Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed and Clear.
Always be humble with your students and never act like smartest person in the room. The more relatable you are the more students will listen to you.
As an Instructor I need to lead by exampl. Set the standard for professionalism. You should be excited about your subject and project that to your student.
To become a great leader we have to fist lead by example and second contiune growth
It is very important tostay current in your content area. Equally as important to create an instructionalptofessionaldevelopmeny.
I love people and I think as a new instructor I could easily fall into the trap of being "the pal", so that was much needed advice.
The key to being a successful instructor is continuing education.
Hello,
The Effectice Teaching Stratagies for Career Collegee Instructors is an excellent course. The course reminded me of what it takes to be an effective instructor by making sure that I am credible, compassionate, candid, committed, and clear. This practice will engage students and help them to achieve established goals and objectives.
A instructor should be confident and display professionalim,he should presented the lesson effictively and efficiently.The instructor shoud build a rapport with students.
I joined the professional organization called Association for Talent Development (ATD). They are the industry leader for instructional designers to further their professional development. I have not paid too much attention to all the information they put out, but I will now start to look at that material more closely now.
Purposeful prior planning prevents poor performance, be true to yourself as an instructor and true to your students, and lead by example.
