Course Outline · 1 Day
new college instructor orientation
Subject matter experts transitioning into a career in college instruction, higher-education lecturers, vocational trainers, corporate educators, and academic faculty preparing to teach adult learners in formal settings.
Making the move from industry to classroom is difficult for many new college instructors. Your day is not your own anymore – each moment is about focusing on the adult learners in your classroom. You may be used to clocking into a 9 to 5 job but teaching in a college is much different: you’ll need to know how to manage your time, prepare lesson plans, develop assignments and tests, and how to evaluate your students. These skills will develop over time but this workshop is designed to kick-start your teaching career into high gear by giving you what you need to be successful right away.
At a glance
- Duration — 1 Day
- Who it’s for — Subject matter experts transitioning into a career in college instruction, higher-education lecturers, vocational trainers, corporate educators, and academic faculty preparing to teach adult learners in formal settings.
- Delivery — Interactive, in-person and hands-on
Delivery methods
- Self-discovery and critique
- Group exploration and facilitator-led discussions
- Lesson plan drafting & syllabus design exercises
- Game-based learning
- Adult learning methodology theory exploration
- Gain a clear perspective about your new role as a college instructor.
- Learn, recognise, and utilise foundational principles of adult learning.
- Identify and implement a variety of active training and facilitation methods.
- Develop practical skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and program delivery.
- Determine appropriate, constructive evaluation and feedback methods for adult learners.
Becoming a College Instructor
- Roles & responsibilities of a new instructor
- Drawing on your previous industry experience
- Identifying your personal teaching style
- Moving forward with confidence in your new career
Principles of Adult Learning
- Unique qualities of adult learners
- Identifying diverse learning styles
- Working effectively with different learning preferences
- Navigating adult learning barriers and motivators
Methods, Materials & Resources
- Identifying core teaching and facilitation methods
- Selecting a variety of learning materials and multimedia resources
- Determining the appropriate match of methods to subject matter
- Choosing and adapting a textbook or course pack
Lesson Planning & Development
- Defining actionable, measurable learning objectives
- Drafting an engaging course outline and syllabus
- Drafting a structured, timed lesson plan
- How lesson planning leads to cohesive program development
Evaluating the College Student
- Identifying and dealing with student test anxiety
- Exploring alternative, competency-based evaluation methods
- Additional evaluation and assessment considerations
- Providing constructive, empowering feedback to adult students
Competitive review game – An Exciting review challenge (Power Point Game) to end your training on a high note!
Tell us your team size, dates and objectives and we’ll tailor the delivery to your business.