Common Instructor Mistakes | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Common Instructor Mistakes
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I liked the video about how we get to doing the right thing well. To get there, we have to do the right thing poorly. We also have to make students feel vulnerable. I also feel that I am not prepared and can't get organized. I should make notes after the lesson so I don't make the same mistakes when I teach the lesson again.
Experience is the best teacher, So make notes of what went well and always do my best to be prepared.
I've learned not to overthink what I'm doing and to be prepared for the lecture. I also know that mistakes will happen but not to get to worried about them but to learn from them and keep going.
I use a Calander to plan my assignments, so students are aware of what is planned for the week. However, everything can be subject to change, as in the real working world. Some students thrive on structure.
Planning is only half the battle. We can plan, and think we are prepared until we realize were not. Alway expect the unexpected and be able to pivot when needed.
Plan for the best but remember that we are human so mistakes are bound to happen. Write them down and work on not repeating them. Students are not friends/buddies, always stay professional and remember it is ok to grow and learn as you go as well!
How to using humor if I make a mistake in front of the class
I will start making recap notes on my lesson plans to address any mistakes made in class during lecture.
In order to do something well, there is a learning curve. One must go through the process of doing something poorly and be vulnerable.
Mistakes should be used as a learning tool.
Don't let your anxieties get the best of you. Prepare for your first days teaching by going over materials, stay present and kind day of.
This module highlighted how common instructor pitfalls, like vague course expectations and over-explaining concepts, disrupt student learning and engagement.
Instructors make mistakes and like students, we need to learn from them and make changes accordingly. make note of what went well and what didn't. Don't complain about your personal problems to students, keep organized and over prepare for the first while to increase confidence.
As a new instructor just hitting my first-year mark, I very much agree with all the information in this block of instructions. I was definitely concerned about being seen as incompetent, even though I'm fresh out of the field with up-to-date knowledge and a good skill set. Excepting the fact that the first few lectures or demonstrations may be a little rough helped a lot. You have to rip that band-aid.
I appreciate the heads up on common mistakes. We can pre plan to not make the same mistakes. We are human and will make enough mistakes. In teaching as in life, learning from our mistakes to avoid making the same ones over and over is paramount. In nursing, mistakes and near misses are scrutinized to avoid making the same or similar mistakes.
Document everything, the good and the bad so as to learn how to improve yourself as an instructor.
This topic helped me recognize that instructors can unintentionally create classroom challenges through ineffective management strategies. I learned that common mistakes include unclear expectations, inconsistent enforcement of rules, poor communication, and failing to address student concerns early. Effective instructors should remain organized, approachable, and reflective of their teaching practices. I intend to apply this knowledge by setting clear guidelines, maintaining consistency, and creating an environment where students feel respected and supported. As a nursing educator, I will continuously evaluate my approach to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
You probably know more about a subject than your students, but what you are trying to do is share with them what you know in a way that they can understand and at a pace they can learn.
It is very common to worry about if we are not ready for teaching. I guess we will just have to adapt and grow as we go along.
