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.

I learned that managing student behavior requires clear expectations, consistency, and professionalism. I will apply this by setting rules early, addressing issues promptly, and maintaining a respectful learning environment.

I learned that managing challenging students requires professionalism, clear communication, and consistent expectations. I will apply this by addressing issues early, setting boundaries, and maintaining a respectful and supportive learning environment.

I learned that setting clear expectations and creating a structured, supportive environment helps students succeed. I will apply this by establishing rules early, communicating clearly, and promoting professionalism in the classroom and clinical setting.

The importance of a clearly written syllabus.

Dealing with late/missing assignments - to always make sure I emphasize the due date.

Post-class reflection on what worked and what didn't work to improve on the next class.

Preparing myself to handle different types of students.

It is important to keep an eye on discipline issues and handle them when they are occurring.