Sharpening our saw…

In Franklin Covey’s “7 habits of highly effective people”, the 7th habit is Sharpen the saw!

Expertise does not automatically make someone an effective educator. Knowing what to teach is only part of the equation; knowing how to teach is what creates lasting impact. Many enter academia confident in their mastery of subject matter, but teaching demands an entirely different skill set, one rooted in empathy, structure, reflection, and growth.

Effective faculty members see teaching as a practice, not a performance. They prepare not just lessons, but learning experiences. They reflect on each class, evolve with their students, and continually seek out new insights to improve their craft.

Faculty preparation is more than professional duty, it’s an ethical commitment to learners. When educators dedicate time to understanding, reflecting, and evolving, they move from being transmitters of knowledge to facilitators of transformation. That’s where real education begins.