Common Instructor Mistakes | Origin: ED104
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This module discusses and gives examples of common instructor mistakes. Starting with how the instructor presents himself/herself - don't make a habit of discussing personal problems in the classroom, don't deflate the class morale by announcing that you never give As in your class, don't try to be buddies with the students, and don't emphasize your lack of experience in teaching. It is important to learn the names of your students, take control and the classroom, be prepared for class, and be consistent, respectful, and honest. Some solutions to making common mistakes include realizing and accepting mistakes will be made, talking to other instructors for advice and insights, and making notes on your lectures as you go along so that you remember what works and what doesn't.
This passage explains how negative comments from instructors can discourage students and create an unhealthy classroom environment. Saying things like “No one gets an A in my class” lowers student motivation and creates fear before learning even begins. It also shows how bringing personal problems into the classroom distracts students from learning and weakens the instructor’s professionalism. Instructors should instead create a positive, supportive environment with realistic expectations, clear guidance, and encouragement so students can focus on building skills and succeeding in their careers.
In this module I have learned that it is best for an instructor to admit when they make a mistake during the lesson. I will take the opportunity to share with the class my mistake during the lesson and embrace it by showing that a mistake is part of the learning process. Also, I plan to take the time and learn all of my students names within the first couple of weeks of school.
It is important to stay professional and consistent with the students. Teachers should focus on sharing learning, nor personal relationships with the students.
Aprender de los errores, siempre estar preparado para la clase y poner limites con los estudiantes
In this chapter, I learned as an instructor you need to set boundaries. You need to set goals and you need to be confident in what teaching them something that they were going to take into their new career.
we are humans and we can have mistakes but we need to be ready to find the solution
Mistakes are part of being a human. take time to recognize the the mistake, self reflect on how to avoid the mistake and apply what you have learned.
Comment on Marshall Burrell's post: Identifying the mistakes, self reflecting regularly on how to improve on mistakes, and most of realizing that you are a human and are learning to improve as an instructor.
I learned that common instructor mistakes include unclear expectations, poor communication, and limited student engagement. I will apply this by being clear, organized, and using active learning to improve student understanding and success.
Making mistakes is okay, just learn from them and ask for help if you need it.
Establish a friendly repour but do not befriend a student. Keep it a professional learning environment.
do not allow the students to believe you are friends. at that very moment you have truly disappointed them.
learn from mistakes and don't be afraid to ask your peers for help.
Do not be afraid to ask for help from other instructors if you are struggling with something. If you make a mistake own it and explain where you made the mistake and make it a learning experience for you and your students.
I have learned a lot about common mistakes by instructors. My plan is to document and also get feedback from the students to tweak my style and improve my facilitation.
Teachers make mistakes and mistakes are normal. Learning how to grow from your mistakes is what is important. Taking notes and reflecting on outcomes can provide you with a clear lens when making new lesson plans.
Taking note on how a class or exercise went is a common mistake. With the pressure of preparing for the next class or day, it is often forgotten to note the good stuff. Taking note of what went well is part of preperation, and can support the instructor on repeating past successes, which is what we are striving for.
Students respect knowledgeable confident guidance over having an unsure/insecure instructor gets overtly aggressive when put in to a corner during lecture. Understanding your mistakes, owning and making strides to correct them goes a long way.
