Instructor Candidates

In the application, you will be asked to submit information regarding your background and experience. 

You will be required to submit the following:

1. A list of course(s) you are interested in teaching
2. Your license number (if licensed)
3. A brief (max 300 word) instructor biography 
4. A current headshot image (jpg, jpeg or png)

You must also be prepared to supply at least ONE from each of the following categories. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVISIT THIS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE APPLICATION WHEN YOU HAVE IT, OTHERWISE WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.

CATEGORY 1: KNOWLEDGE OF COURSE TOPIC

•         A professionally recognized real estate designation

•         Bachelor’s degree plus as least three (3) years full time experience

•         Six (6) years full time experience in a profession, trade, or occupation

CATEGORY 2: EXPERIENCE

•         At least 25 hours of teaching experience (Important - Only formal classroom instructional settings in real estate and related fields will apply. Programs that do not qualify as teaching experience include online courses, committee reports, panel discussions, forums, meetings, planning, training, or task group settings.)

•         Credentialed instructor of real estate courses who is or has been engaged in the practice of teaching

•         Professional designation such as a designated real estate instructor

•         Approved to teach by the governing body of a college or university

•         Professionally recognized instructor development workshop of at least four (4) hours within the previous 12 months

• Review instructor requirements
• Review appropriate and inappropriate conduct during a class
• Learn how to ensure all attendees feel respected and safe
• Review safeguards for potential anti-trust activities.
• Answer questions at the end of each section

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Being disrespectful or discourteous to students and staff.
• Arriving unprepared to teach the course(s).
• Being present when a student is completing an instructor evaluation form or being involved in the process.
• Failing to comply with any time requirements (e.g. shortening breaks to end a class early) set forth by the co-sponsoring entity.
• Promoting instructor’s business, including, but not limited to, using marketing materials or branding during presentation of the course(s).
• Promoting products or services that may provide a financial benefit to the instructor or other entity or otherwise.
• Failing to teach the course(s) in substantially the same manner as previously approved.
• Recruiting students during presentation of the course(s), including before, during, or after the course and any breaks.
• Promoting other education courses before, during, of after the class and during any breaks that are contracted with another party.
• Any discussion of prices, costs, discounts, or other factors that could influence pricing of services is NOT permitted.
• Any discussion about agreements to allocate customers, territories, or products.
• Any discussion amongst competitors who agree to refuse to deal with certain suppliers, customers, or competitors.

INSTRUCTOR CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS

The Association also prohibits the use of inappropriate materials or behavior when teaching course(s).

Any of which … That are sexual in nature OR That are offensive on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.

These materials include, but are not limited to:

• E-mails
• Jokes
• Letters
• Posters
• Screen Savers
• Pictures
• Objects
• Propositions
• Conduct
• Comments
• Graphic Displays
• Suggestions
• Advances
• Physical Touching

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS/NONCOMPLIANCE

To effectively handle disruptive behavior in the classroom, establish clear expectations and rules from the start, model positive behavior, and use nonverbal cues and positive reinforcement to redirect students

PREVENTION IS KEY:

Establish Clear Expectations and Rules: At the beginning of the class, clearly communicate your expectations for classroom behavior, including rules, procedures, and consequences for misbehavior.

Create a Positive and Organized Classroom Environment: A well-organized and engaging classroom can minimize disruptive behavior.

Model Positive Behavior: As the teacher, consistently demonstrate the behavior you expect from your students.

Use Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge and praise positive behaviors and efforts, encouraging students to repeat those behaviors.

Cultivate Classroom Organizational Skills: A well-organized class can reduce disruptions.

ADDRESSING DISRUPTIONS:

What if you see inapproproate, or disrespectful or non-complaint behavior from a class attendee?

Stay Calm and Direct:
When addressing disruptive behavior, remain calm and direct, avoiding escalating the situation.

Address the Behavior, Not the Student:
Focus on the specific behavior that is disruptive, rather than making it personal.

Use Nonverbal Cues:
Employ subtle nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, gestures, or proximity, to redirect students without interrupting the lesson.

Avoid Calling Attention to Disruption:
Try to address disruptions discreetly to minimize the impact on other students.

Consider Private Conversations:
Sometimes, having a private conversation with the student during a break or exercise can be more effective than addressing the issue publicly.

Follow Up / Document with Staff:
If a student's behavior is consistently disruptive, please follow-up with a member of the staff and doument disruptive incidents to track patterns and inform interventions. 

 ANTITRUST

The core purpose of antitrust laws and statements is to maintain a free and competitive market, preventing any single entity or group from unduly controlling a market.   Trade associations, which bring together competitors, must be particularly vigilant in ensuring compliance with antitrust laws.   As an instructor, you will have responsibility for enforcing provisions of GBRAR's Antitrust Policy which includes:

Prohibition of Price Discussions:
No discussion of prices, costs, discounts, or other factors that could influence pricing is permitted.

No Market Allocation:
No discussion among competitors to agree to allocate customers, territories, or products.

No Boycotts:
No discussiion about refusal to deal with certain suppliers, customers, or competitors.

Independent Business Decisions:
Each company should make its own business decisions independently of others.

Congratulations!

You've completed the instructor orientation.

You may now proceed to the instruction application.