How do I start thinking like a teacher (instead of a student)?

The easiest way to begin thinking like a teacher instead of as a student is to begin looking at the lessons that each of us have in our classes and think about how we would instruct that same lesson. Begin thinking critically about the lessons and the way in which the professors are instructing them. As we begin our practicum and classroom observations, we need to move away from the taking notes and simple input machines that record everything and rather begin to say to ourselves, is that how I would do that, is that how I would present that material or even think I like the way that was done and copy that style.

The basic approach to the 'how' of the classroom mindset needs to undergo a change. If we have a particular teacher that really strikes us, approach them, ask them questions, find out how you can incorporate that same style or even that same material into your classroom. I do not believe that the change in mindset will be that difficult for myself or other members of my class because this is what I've always wanted to do; however, for some this transition will be very difficult. We have to be able to make the transition from observer to an active participant.

Does anyone have any previous teaching experiences, not necessarily just in a classroom setting?