21 NCAC 58C .0604. INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE

(a)  Instructors shall conduct courses in accordance with the Commission's rules and course syllabi.  Instructors shall conduct themselves in a professional manner when performing their instructional duties and shall conduct their classes in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter being taught as evidenced by the ability to teach the subject matter without mistake or inaccuracy, and mastery of the following basic teaching skills:

(1)           The ability to communicate through speech, including the ability to speak clearly at an appropriate rate of speed and with appropriate voice inflection, grammar and vocabulary in a manner that enhances learning.

(2)           The ability to present an effective visual image to a class, including appropriate appearance and physical mannerisms.

(3)           The ability to present instruction in, an accurate, logical, orderly and understandable manner that enhances learning, to utilize illustrative examples as appropriate, and to respond appropriately to questions from students.

(4)           The ability to utilize varied instructional techniques in addition to lecture, such as class discussion, role playing or other techniques in a manner that enhances learning.

(5)           The ability to utilize instructional aids, such as an overhead projector, in a manner that enhances learning.

(6)           The ability to maintain an appropriate learning environment and effective control of a class.

(7)           The ability to interact with adult students in a manner that encourages students to learn, that demonstrates an understanding of student backgrounds, that avoids offending the sensibilities of students, and that avoids personal criticism of any other person, agency or organization.

(b)  Instructors shall utilize course examinations that will assure compliance with the course completion standards prescribed in Rule .0304 of this Section.  Instructors shall take appropriate steps to protect the security of course examinations and shall not allow students to retain copies of final course examinations.

(c)  Instructors shall not obtain or use, or attempt to obtain or use, in any manner or form, North Carolina real estate licensing examination questions.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 93A‑4(a),(d); 93A-33; 93A-34;

Eff. October 1, 2000;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2006; July 1, 2005.