This document discusses key aspects of creating an effective learning environment for students. It emphasizes the importance of an instructor's careful planning and preparation, including understanding student demographics, organizing classroom materials and activities, and establishing clear expectations. Specific recommendations are provided around room design, seating arrangements, use of color and lighting, and administrative responsibilities to facilitate student learning and success.

1. Student Instructor ProgramPresented byCarol Woodard

2. Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education InstructorsChapter 2The Teaching Plan and Learning Environment

3. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”- Henry Brooks Adams

4. Educator AbilityLead and inspireCreate positive learning environmentProvide pathway to successFacilitate learningOrganized environmentCareful planning and preparation

5. Know subject matterCurrent trendsStudent body sizePlanned activitiesIdentify materials and equipmentTeacher Organization and Preparation

6. Proper OrganizationUnderstand student bodyAllot and designate class timeAllow appropriate office timeSet up effective records managementPlan daily activitiesMaintain current skills/knowledgeMaximize budget

7. Organize educational aids/resourcesDevelop professional handoutsReview course materials and resourcesCreate welcoming/safe environmentCreate checklistsEstablish tone and expectationsProper Organization (cont’d)

9. General OrganizationCopy material Properly file materialFile trade journalsArrange references and resource booksSchedule office timeCreate support system among faculty

10. Assessment and OrganizationCreate a student profileCreate a record of student progressDocument student contacts

11. Elements of the EnvironmentComfortable and safeWell-ventilated and organizedProper lightingEquipment operated safelyAppropriate storage and cleanupEducator’s desk/work area

12. Consider the EnvironmentStudent demographicsAdult learner characteristicsThe physical classroomThe seating arrangements

13. Student DemographicsAge GenderEthnicityUnique Interests

14. Goal orientationPast educational experienceIngrained habitsEstablished opinionsRelationship to prior knowledgeInvolvement is neededAdult Learner Characteristics

15. Making It HappenPersonal profileBrainstorm in groups or teams

16. The Physical EnvironmentRoom sizeAcousticsLightingVentilationWindows/blindsAudiovisual aidsSeating

17. The Motivating ClassroomVaried instructional activitiesSuit teacher/student needsEquipment/supply storageNo auditory or visual distractionsClear view of learnersAccessible materialsCreate excitement!

18. Classroom DesignEducator presenceArrive early and greet studentsPre-assigned seatingLearning activities scheduledMotivational postersBulletin boards

19. Use of ColorPale yellow/almond – nonirritatingPale pink/light rose – soothingGreen – sense of security/creativityBlue – relaxes/secretes tranquilizing hormones

20. Seating ArrangementsU-shaped table Circle

21. Boardroom Semicircle Classroom

22. ChevronTheater

23. Amphitheater Half-Rounds (Cabaret)

24. The Practical ClassroomSpecial needs accessibilityLab stationsEquipmentSuppliesPolicies and procedures

25. Teaching MaterialsRelevanceStudent levelTimelinessCredibility / AuthorityOrganization / Layout

26. Administrative ResponsibilitiesSchool rules and regulationsAccurate recordsAttendanceGradingLesson plans

27. Academic advisingStudent surveysAdvisory council meetingsFacility reportsContinuing educationAdministrative Responsibilities (cont’d)

28. Welcoming New StudentsNew student orientation

29. Congratulations!You have just completed one unit of study in your Instructor Training Program.