Knowledge of subject matter, preparedness, and behaving in a professional manner all help to solidify the instructor as the leader of the class.
As an instructor, maintaining the professional/instructor role with students is important and it's easy to slip into wanting to be a "friend" which is counter intuitive to instruction and learning.
I have learned that you sometimes have to be the "judge and jury" as an educator, and that you can't be your students pal.
By engaging professionally with students with speech and dress
Be professional and lead by example
The compentent instructor is the perfect picture of a continuous lifelong learner.
model, manage, and motivate employees and read the room.
Good points on leading by example
Lead by example. you are showing your class how one should act in the field they are studying.
inspire your students by example
Lead! Motivate! Be a an example of a leader. Never stop learning.
Modeling professionalism in the classroom is setting the groundwork for expectations in the field.
Lead by example, know your strengths work on your weakness, and practice!
As instructors we can always learn, grow and better ourselves. We must always lead by example and consider the " 5 C's" Our students success is our success so learn your students and model,manage and motivated them.
The biggest takeaways for me: one of the best ways to motivate students is to help them see the progress they are making. A key ingredient in the success of students is the ability to develop a rapport with them. Arrive to class 15 minutes early, arrange your space, talk with students and open class with enthusiasm.
Comment on Gary Wilkerson's post: Humility is always a good thing. I thin k it important to let your students shine, let them articulate a point or present information to their classmates.
Professionalism sets the tone.
I have learned that it is most important to model myself in a way the exhibits my love of the field i am teaching, This is an aspect i dint think about before, this will be my first exposure to instructional teaching.
The 5 C's (Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed, Clear) and "Model, Manage, Motivate," are very clear and concise ways to remember my duties as an instructor.
