I've learned to be aware of my mistakes and not be afraid to admit to them and correct.
Do not be afraid to make mistakes in the classroom.
Be prepare for the class and ready to visualize mistakes and use humor to address
Be confident in yourself and your knowledge. Your ability to develop your own way of presenting it will unfold on its own.
When a instuctor expects perfection from a student and talks down to them, it's not the proper thing to do.
Not preparing and planning for your class.
Some things on the list I was excited to see that I naturally feel drawn to employ. A few others are hard learnings for me. I recently have found myself treading the line of "complaining about the institution" because I don't have adequate facilities to give them proper hands-on training as a CTE course. But that can also be framed as a "real world problem" not just a complaint. We are under-resourced and that is a fact. It is OK to say that while having the institution's back.
My big thing is having a messy desk. I didnt think they kids would think I am disorganized if my desk is messy.
It does drive me crazy having papers to grade and having them sit on my table.
I can learn names pretty fast and I tend to be a fun teacher which makes my rapport with students easy.
New teachers should always ask for help and they should be prepared. New teachers should make a note of what worked and what did not work so well.
From this module, I have learned the importance of how being prepared for each class will positively impact student learning, respect, and rapport. Additionally, you are modeling professionalism by being prepared for each class.
I really like reviewing a lesson to see how it went and what I liked or didn't like about it. Were students engaged? Did they learn anything? Every time I review I see something I could tweak.
1. Ignoring Disruptive Behavior: Address disruptive behavior promptly to prevent it from escalating. Use positive reinforcement for good behavior.
2. Lack of Consistency: Be consistent in enforcing rules and consequences to maintain a fair and predictable learning environment.
3. Overlooking Individual Needs: Recognize and accommodate individual learning styles and needs to promote a supportive atmosphere.
4. Failure to Communicate Expectations: Clearly communicate classroom expectations, rules, and consequences at the beginning of the term and reinforce them regularly.
I will always take notes of difficult areas, I will work on a goal plan, It is important for me to involve my students in my performance, because I like to have them be part of my growth as an instructor, I believe that as much as we are prepared there will always something that will not come out as we well planned it. keep your emotions in place and learn to move on. I have also learned that my reflection(mood) as an instructor has a lot to do with how the class runs.
Although perfection is never attainable, it is a good idea to prep for that ideal. My best lecture's are ones that I have extensively prepped for, doing the research inside and outside the textbook, and it shows! By taking the time to prepare, you are assuring as smooth as a delivery as possible. In terms of learned materials, a lecture self critique is a brilliant idea in terms of learning what you need to work on.
i learned about the common mistakes of a instructor. A helpful way for a teacher to be organized is to take notes and have a plan.
One takeaway from this module that I believe will help me in the classroom is understanding that no matter the mistake that is made, you have to dwell on it. Being aware of commonly made mistakes will help us, new instructors, avoid making them. Another takeaway that will help me is showing my students that I'm here to empower them, not defeat them. I want to ensure that my student's first impression is that of support, not power. I clearly outline outcomes and objectives with a clear understanding of deadlines. Still, I also let them know that if they are having difficulty understanding the content or struggling with the delivery, I will help them and work through it. I will not do it for them and often won't even extend the deadline, but I will have the conversation needed to help them complete the assignment or class.
I find that a seating chart helps me to remember student's names. I need to work on my organizational skills. That is a weakness of mine. I've often wondered how I sometimes go faster in some classes than others. So the Bermuda Triangle reference makes sense.
Provided a lot of self awareness concepts.
I learned that taking notes about mistakes made, lectures, presentations, and activities done in class can help prevent from making the same mistake multiple times as well as help you grow as an instructor.
This module taught me the importance of not dwelling on perfection when initially teaching. Learning about some of the common mistakes first time instructors make helped to reduce some of the concerns that I had about managing the classroom. Also, learning students’ names to make them acknowledged and respected.
I have to admit that I do find it somewhat difficult to remember every student name. However, being a new instructor in a classroom setting, I found that if I have the student sit in a particular place every time and rather than letting them sign in, I personally call the roll, and make small notations about a certain student this helps me to recall the name of the student.
