Using a checklist to help an instructor to stay on task and organized.
Always be prepared, make a check list
All students have basic human needs of comfort, security and acceptance.
I like the idea of getting there a half hour early, particularly with my target audience. I will only have a week with them. Great way to make opportunity for relationship, questions, networking, etc
The syllabus is a contract and operating manual for the course.
Come in early and spend time mingling with students. Get to know them.
As a new instructor this module gave me so many great ideas. The best tip was to work backwards from the assessment to make sure you are covering all of the important informationan.
This module shows just how important prior preparation for any class or lecture can be. For both the instructor to keep them focused on the subject matter to be presented but also for the students because they would be recieving a well scripted lesson plan that day that would keep them engaged and help them understand the content of the materials.
Strong syllabus, make a checklist of critical instructional items so that you don't miss anything, greet your students as they come into class
It is important to put emphasis on the purpose of syllabus. Also, make a checklist on first day of teaching students.
A Class Syllabus should be correct and clear. This is the so important to students and creates credibility for the instructor.
This section seem to be comprehensive regarding classroom preparation and management. Setting instruction up for success by being prepared. Seems like a simple comncept and easily remembered.
I just wanted to comment on how much I enjoy the videos included. They are very helpful and give a quick example of what the models are teaching us. I learned the syllabus should convey a sense of excitement about the course. I feel this is extremely important. I believe this is an element that can be easily forgotten when creating a syllabus.
Planning is essential to success!!
Being Prepared, set goals for your students, give the the students clear objectives, and follow through to the end
I've learned quite a bit in this planning and preparation module. The biggest take away is a famous quote that says proper planning prevents poor performance. Aside from those first-day jitters, instructors should be prepared prior to the class start time with clearly defined instructional objectives and a lesson plan that reflects the syllabus. The syllabus is an informal contract between the instructor and the student that informs the students of what they can expect from the instructor and the course; as well as what is expected of them. Just as important to student matriculation as the objectives, is the learning environment, which should be comfortable and inviting.
The analogy between core concepts being the trunk of the tree and the additional information as being the branches. As you teach you can keep coming back to the trunk so you will remember to present the core concepts. Keeping yourself organized. Use a checklist!
I have been reminded of the importance of a checklist. I like checklists to keep me on task, so I should use it while teaching as well.
Preparation is key for success: Make a checklist that you can knock through as you move through your class.
How to become a well prepared instructor using means of efficent planning and preperation, with help from documents such as the class sllybus and course objectives.
