Online Instructor Interview
- 1. Natalie Rodriguez HE521 Teaching Adult Learners
- 2. Instructor Background Formal setting Adjunct Teaches at an online university in the College of Graduate Education Teaching Adults- 5 yrs. Teaching Children- 20 yrs.
- 3. Teaching Adults Online vs. Teaching Children All learners need to be motivated Humor creates a natural connection Gets the brain more actively involved Eases the learner Motivation differs from adult and child Adults are self-motivated based on value Children are motivated based on expectations set by their parents
- 4. Motivating Adults Teachers need to personalize instruction. Make the content relevant to the student. The process of teaching impacts the effectiveness of the students learning.
- 5. Likes Most About Teaching Online Being inspired by the responses of some students. How students apply what they are learning to their current work settings. Content is applicable across all ages of learners (adults, leadership, children, middle schooler’s).
- 6. Challenges Teaching Online Time commitment Grading assignments in a timely manner. Feedback for growth Instructor presence Adjunct- working late nights Feedback Sandwich approach Positive, constructive, and ends positive. Learners academic skills Some could have stronger writing skills Impedes understanding the content
- 7. Learned By Teaching Online Communication Word choice Direct communication must be softer Don’t over emphasize the negative What students really want To apply knowledge to the real-world
- 8. Personalization Apply to students work setting Repetition Expectations Weekly announcements Clear and consistent Examples/Samples Students previous work
- 9. Advice for New Instructor Prepare Quality will improve with time and planning Knowledgeable with the content Review new editions of text when implemented Be consistent Understand the time commitment Feedback is better if timely Balance time with returning assignments. Use track changes.
- 10. Clear expectations Rubrics are adhered to by instructor and student Use the Power of 20 Chunk learning into 20 minute intervals Use humor Communicate often
- 11. Summary Preparation is essential to provide a conducive learning environment Knowledgeable of the content Galbraith (2004) states that knowledge of content is associated with the "characteristics of successful adult educators" (p.98). Adults are motivated differently as we mature; more independent and controlling over their learning (Spear’s model) (Galbraith, 2004).
- 12. Model behavior Teachers who genuinely model positive behavior will project credibility and students will begin to model this behavior with their peers through high levels of collaboration. Communicate effectively An effective teacher must also possess good personality characteristics, interpersonal skills, and positive behaviors (Galbraith, 2004). Use humor Interpersonal skills are essential when interacting with students to enhance learning (Malik & ul Ain, 2012).
- 13. Use real-world examples (Garrison’s model) (As cited in Merriam et al., 2007). High instructor presence In Brydges, Nair, Ma, Shanks, & Hatala’s (2012) study of instructor-led and self-regulated learning, rapid skill acquisition and an association with increased confidence comes from immediate and concurrent feedback during practice.
- 14. References Brydges, R., Nair, P., Ma, I., Shanks, D., & Hatala, R. (2012). Directed self-regulated learning versus instructor-regulated learning in simulation training. Medical Education, 46(7). Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdf viewer?vid=2&sid=beb29e30-b214-462f-88dec8a1d4c6e08f%40sessionmgr4005&hid=4208 Galbraith, M. W. (2004). Adult learning methods: A guide for effective instruction (3rd ed.). Malabar, FL: Krieger Publishing Company Malik, S. K., & ul Ain, Q. (2012). Prospective teachers’ awareness about interpersonal skills- A comparative study. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 3(11). Retrieved from http://journalarchieves16.webs.com/514-522.pdf
- 15. References Merriam, S., Caffarella, R., & Baumgartner, L. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Slide one image- Adapted from “Can Virtual Classrooms Recreate a Traditional College Experience, ?” by K. Freeman, 2013, http://mashable.com/2013/01/25/virtualclassroom-experience-online-education/