¶ … curriculum is one of the most challenging aspects of education because it requires a broad approach that takes into account the goals of education, the mission of the institution, and the personal assumptions and worldviews of both educator and students. My understanding of college students has changed through this course, illuminating the ways students can enlighten me about shifting trends and changing norms. Moreover, I have gained a practical understanding the tools and techniques of more effective teaching. A biblical framework enhances my understanding of the mission and goals of education.
When developing curricula, it is critical to remain relevant and to review the curriculum for needed changes. Students in college are at a pivotal moment in their lives, poised between adolescence and full adulthood. They are forging their hopes and dreams for the future, and locating their role within the world. Perched on a position to learn and absorb new knowledge, college students are open-minded and brimming with energy and new ideas. The role of the educator is to help each student channel their interests and energies into ways that are meaningful and can help fulfill...
In large schools, it may not be easy to provide individualized attention. Yet educators are always in the position and always have the responsibility to provide guidance and support, as well as pedagogical knowledge. When I first started this course, I was expecting to evolve a greater understanding of pedagogy in institutes of higher learning, which I did. I also learned about the more subtle nuances of academia, how students form social communities that sustain them, and how to best help prepare students for the next phases of their lives.
The practical lessons I have learned through this course that will enable me to more effectively educate college students include time management and organizational skills. Working within a structured framework, I can better incorporate all the elements of a class without straying off topic but while also remaining open to new ideas and tangential knowledge that is valuable to the course and student learning. Other practical lessons I have learned include how to speak and communicate effectively as an instructor, which involves practicing my public speaking skills and skills in oration. My confidence has subsequently…
