2. Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education Instructors Chapter 2 The Teaching Plan and Learning Environment
3. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” - Henry Brooks Adams
4. Educator Ability Lead and inspire Create positive learning environment Provide pathway to success Facilitate learning Organized environment Careful planning and preparation
5. Know subject matter Current trends Student body size Planned activities Identify materials and equipment Teacher Organization and Preparation
6. Proper Organization Understand student body Allot and designate class time Allow appropriate office time Set up effective records management Plan daily activities Maintain current skills/knowledge Maximize budget
7. Organize educational aids/resources Develop professional handouts Review course materials and resources Create welcoming/safe environment Create checklists Establish tone and expectations Proper Organization (cont’d)
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9. General Organization Copy material Properly file material File trade journals Arrange references and resource books Schedule office time Create support system among faculty
10. Assessment and Organization Create a student profile Create a record of student progress Document student contacts
11. Elements of the Environment Comfortable and safe Well-ventilated and organized Proper lighting Equipment operated safely Appropriate storage and cleanup Educator’s desk/work area
12. Consider the Environment Student demographics Adult learner characteristics The physical classroom The seating arrangements
14. Goal orientation Past educational experience Ingrained habits Established opinions Relationship to prior knowledge Involvement is needed Adult Learner Characteristics
16. The Physical Environment Room size Acoustics Lighting Ventilation Windows/blinds Audiovisual aids Seating
17. The Motivating Classroom Varied instructional activities Suit teacher/student needs Equipment/supply storage No auditory or visual distractions Clear view of learners Accessible materials Create excitement!
18. Classroom Design Educator presence Arrive early and greet students Pre-assigned seating Learning activities scheduled Motivational posters Bulletin boards
19. Use of Color Pale yellow/almond – nonirritating Pale pink/light rose – soothing Green – sense of security/creativity Blue – relaxes/secretes tranquilizing hormones
