I've learned more about professionalism and boundaries with students.
My takeaway from this lesson is that the most important thing in a classroom is the learning rather than teaching. I think it's a more natural thought to think that the teaching is the most important, but the teaching has to move and flow with the peculiarities of each class. The whole point of instructors being there is to make sure that they internalize the information and actually learn. If all we wanted was rote memorization, they could learn everything with a computer.
Professional dress, attitude and speech are tantamount to being a good model for the students.
In this module I learned to lead by example.
Lead by example. Be open to learning from others as well.
I've gained perspective on how to be professional and not to fall into the trap of becoming pals with my students.
Being prepared and being an example consistently, will help as I develop as an instructor.
As a leader I feel that I have the personality and also have the want to, to be an Instructor. There is always room to learn more and to also learn about the needs of the students. Also to get feed back from the students at the end of the class to find out wat has been learned.
Lead by example. Be supportive and motivate. Be a friend not a pal. The 5 C's: credible, candid, compassionate, committed and clear. Soft skills: on time, good hygiene...
To be successful and continue developing as a CTE instructor, focus on staying connected with the industry, refining your teaching methods, and building meaningful relationships with students. It's about balancing technical skills with pedagogical techniques and creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment where students can thrive and prepare for successful careers.
The "5 C's" lead to an overall better teaching model.
Be confident in what you are teaching your students, motivate them.
The 3 Major competencies for instructors are Technical, Professional.
Comment on Michelle DeJong's post: Teach by modeling
Modeling in the auto collision shop is an important aspect of teaching. Students need to know how a collision shop runs and what it looks like. I have been contemplating taking my students to an autobody shop so they can see employees in action. This class has encouraged me to do so.
I learned that students will be more engaged with learning, if i am excited about the material (which thankfully I am) and to always conduct myself like a professional, so i can lead by example, instead of preaching one thing, but living by another.
I will manage, motivate, and model as an instructor. Part of personal competency has to do with my personality and how I can use it to maximize learning while giving instruction. Also, this is part of my instructional style. The most important thing in the classroom is learning, not teaching. It's OK to admit mistakes. I need to create a professional development plan.
Being the Model would be one of my successful teaching techniques. Since our actions will demonstrate excellence and high standards, our students will be able to thrive in their chosen filed.
