Columbus State University Reflection Report

Reflection Report on Columbus State University Instructors Both of the professors observed were very organized in their teaching style. They both started class with a brief run-down of any assignments that were due and tests coming up. The professors did not simply lecture the students, but engaged them by asking questions, writing notes on the board, and issuing activities for the students to complete. Both professors spoke clearly and explained concepts that might have been more difficult to understand. Also, students in both classes were encouraged to discuss material amongst themselves. When answering any questions, the professors were not patronizing and tried to answer questions as efficiently as possible so that the student did not …show more content…
First, I should teach the material in a way that I know I’m comfortable with, in the sense that I’m teaching in a way I think is clear, while also conforming to each students needs and learning styles. Second, I need to make sure that the content I am teaching will be relevant in both the students’ future education, career, and life. Third, I should find a subject that I feel passionate about teaching, so that my enthusiasm for the material will spark the curiosity of the students and motivate them. Fourth, I should pose questions for my students to ponder over that relate to the material being studied so as to help them learn how to analyze information and connect it to what they already know. Fifth, I should give my students assignments in which they must think critically about the information and apply it to real-life situations and ideas that they have already encountered, such as term papers or essay tests. Last, I need to learn to evaluate my students and give them the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and encourage them to keep striving for answers rather than simply giving them a grade and expecting them to know why they got that