Today I Had the Privilege of Visiting Fellow #psuaged22 Member, Ms. Jenna Kibbe.
During this visit I have been inspired and challenged to become more creative in how I teach my course content. Ms. Kibbe makes a remarkable effort to integrate engaging activities into daily instruction which can be challenging as an educator.
Getting Student "Buy-In"
Of course, not every day can be a win when considering the students' interest in a particular topic but I believe Ms. Kibbe's success rate is probably higher than the average teacher. She does this by being creative when planning for class, which leads to an increased amount of instructional variety.
What could have been a plain jane lecture on food security was a juicy discussion about finding real world solutions to the problem. The old-school lesson on soil profiles was rejuvenated with a hands on activity where students created their own soil profiles with various confectionary ingredients.
Managing the Classroom
Ms. Kibbe is vigilant with her class management strategies. A novice such as myself typically struggles with this job requirement. Kibbe is fire on her feet when assisting one student while another grabs her attention to use the restroom. Furthermore, she is sure to practice effective proximity which allows her to exercise authority to the class and build relationships with the individual.
A Creative Professional
Ms. Kibbe is an excellent example of a business like attitude in the classroom. She holds herself and students to a higher standard by expecting students to be creative when meeting academic and personal goals. I believe Jenna Kibbe is the epitome of what a young creative professional educator looks like.
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