Planning is always good, but sometime off the cuff works out better.

I have come a long way

wow, I have seen a whole new world..

I try to get with each student to see how much they got out of the class. I work with each one and go from that.

I try to show this stuff all the time so we all get a good idea how the stuff works.

I like to come up with different Q's for the students and sometimes reword them to see if they catch on.

Hiring New Instructors from the field I have found that most new hires lack the confidence to speak in front of a large group of people. This is one of the hardest things for a new instructor must face, after time usually 6 to 9 months you will see the confidence in this person grow. They learn about themselves and how to present information to a class. Being an instructor will always be a growing and developing position if the person is willing to allow himself or herself to grow.

I like asking students questions during class to keep them involved. I will try to be more aware of my wait time when responding and also try redirecting questions to other students. I thought this module had some helpful tips.

I like the mnumonics for the 5 Cs and the 6 Ps as I just had to deal with this type of situation when evaluating an Instructor Does anyone have any more good mnumonics? Thank you for your thoughts

I'm glad to of had a chance to learn the different types of tests.I think this will be very useful in helping to identify a test question that students are having a tough time with or how it was stated.I think this will aid in helping answer a students question he or she may have on a given test.

This was a great teaching module I have learned alot. A great module for learning to become a new instructor.

I find the best place for supplemental material is the internet. I like that I can pull it up anytime throughout class, and if I find that a concept is difficult for some students to understand, I can find other ways to present it by scanning web pages for alternative definitions or ideas on the concept. For my subject (English) there are also many sites with free worksheets and games that we can do together in class. It helps me identify weaknesses better.

I like to use multiple types of delivery, interactive demonstrations, lectures, student demonstrations, ect.This keeps the students interested in their day and focased on their class time which helps with them remembering what they have learned. It's not boreing them or myself and also brings up differant situations as no class is the same.

On the first day you have to set the tone for the rest of that rotation. Show confidence and strenght, be respectful, and show that you are approachable.Being prepared,starting on time and just being relaxed helps the class settle into their enviroment.Then let yourself go and teach your passion.When they see how passionate you are they will feel more comfortable that you are the one to teach them.

I love using this technique for my students. Being in the Motorcycle Mechanics field I find the students are forced to use something they aren't used to using, their brains. Seriously, they don't think they need to in a trade school and that is just not the case. Troubleshooting is all about logic and problem solving. Without using this part of the brain they are seriously limited in the field to mundane jobs. The greatest leaders of our industry that these students look up to as heros and idols are excellent at problem solving. That is how they got there. I try to pound this into their heads and stress problem solving is helpful in all levels, from making a decision on how to understand a concept or principle to dealing with a potential customer and even keeping your job. There is not a place in this world, that I know of, that is problem free and requires no solving skills. While we are not an istitution that teaches this, I find that the questioning technique, when used right, helps them to understand and hone the skills of greatness. Kevin Shockency

One thing that I found challenging is to try to correct some less than desirable habbits that student come into class with. I guess when you follow the rules in your own class and in previouse classes the students are not held to the same standard. It is very dificult to get them back on track so you can get back to what they are there for.Some classes this is not an issue but others this takes up valuble time. What are some techniques that work?

When I am prepared for my class it just seems to make it easier to teach.

You can point students in the right directions but shouldn't do things for them. The student solving their own problems, with a little direction,is how they learn to grow.

I have found so far in my carreer that early prep time makes life easier on not only myself but my students. Start early, take time to make up master copies of handouts, and print them up early. I find that if I plan ahead say at least 1 rotation and have a general amount of information pre printed, I just count what I need hand that out and refill my files.I can spend more time this way making sure all is accountable in my class room prior to class time. I have procrastinated a few time and it has come back haunt me, running around, not preped, and the students see this and feel that you are unorganized. They get the feeling that if he can't prepare for class how can he prepare me for my future. So I arrive early and stay late if needed and make sure my students needs are met.They are infact my customers and deserve the best possible education I can give, as it will be later a reflection of myself.

Subjectively I believe that I have improved tremendously as an insructor since my debut approximately 2 years ago, and my student evaluations objectively bear that opinion out. I am certain that the primary reason for this improvement is the confidence and command the students see in me as an expert in what I am teaching, as well as, appearing comfortable in the role of captain of the classroom environment. I can directly attribute this sense of command to the preparation I put into developing and sticking to the syllabus, class goals, and objectives. The students feel they know the rules by the end of our first session together and trust that they will be treated fairly if they abide by the information that has been disseminated to them. Therefore, I have set the tone for a productive term during their first impression of the class, and that opinion endures throught the term unless I drop the ball and fail to hold up my end of the what I've told them to expect.