Becoming an advanced instructor is a process. It requires a commitment to self discovery and the ability to be kind to yourself as well as a sense of humor. Professionals always have to be willing to laugh at themselves but also maintain the boundaries that separate them from their customers, in this case, the students. Preparation and organization can eliminate many of the pitfalls and problems for a new instructor by always having enough material to keep a class going.
I tend to over prepare for class and I tend to be perfectionist so my "ducks have to be in a row"
No one is perfect. We are all human beings and we can make mistakes. We need to learn from the mistakes we make.
My first class was a wreck because I wanted my students to like me and that turned into the friends thing. Never again.
It is normal to feel nervous when you start teaching, but most of the fears will never actually occur.
The students' perceptions of an instructor start as soon as they meet you. Try to maintain a professional image of competence to earn their respect. Don't be too nice or too mean, just even keeled and fair. One must control the time and energy of the classroom to maintain authority. Being over prepared and having some activities on hand to revive the energy after a lecture or stressful test. Don't treat your class as therapy and tell them your problems, or try to be too friendly with them. These behaviors can diminish the authority that you have in the classroom.
I am not alone in feeling nervous and unprepared (though I absolutely am and will continue to be). Just maintain the preparation and planning, and make notes after class about anything that went particularly right or wrong. Remember I am the SME, and have knowledge and understanding my students need to begin their own careers as nurses.
Slowing down and being prepared. I tend to speak fast normally, so I know I need to slow down in front of students but do not always do it. It's OK to make mistakes just laugh at yourself and note what to do to fix it going forward.
As a new instructor, making mistake of materials can be quite the challenge. According to the materials explained in the module, it's perfectly ok not to be perfect. Clarify errors and continue forward, acknowledging that no one is perfect and everyone can learn from their mistakes.
Instructors always make mistakes. How to respond to those shows the experience, expertise, and knowledge of the instructor.
Teachers shouldn't be so hard on themselves! We are human, admit mistakes and move on!
I personally take on too much responsibility at times and it was refreshing seeing that highlighted in this section. The most practical technique I can take from this section is taking note of the mistakes and miscues I make each semester to improve how I teach for the future.
I learned to not expect perfection on my first- time teaching. I am human and I learn what will needs to adjust in order to keep the students engaged.
Providing students with guided notes or structured outlines is important for their learning.
Ensuring that feedback is presented and put in place to create success.
Overprepare is definitely something I do alot of. Also eliminate down time. I also try not to give my students too much credit. For instance, they probably don't think I'm doing as bad of a job as I think that I am doing at times.
When I started teaching, I was told “remember that you always know more than they do”. I think that when we first start teaching, we feel like we should be able to answer every question. But the fact is, we continue to learn as we go if we are striving to be the best instructor we can be. That means that we must know how to present ourselves professionally at all times and know how to handle classroom management. If the class is unruly your outcomes may be only partially effective.
confidence come with experience
As a new instructor mistakes are going to happen - laughing at the mistake helps the class see the professor as a human.
Slowing down when speaking and giving time for questions.
