Rita Armstrong

I know most of the time being able to understand what the student is saying and or wanting we as faculty can miss the mark. Because of the time we have we either only partially hear the concern of the student or we are judgmental when providing an answer to assist the student because we have heard these concerns and or complaints before. I have advised many students and one thing I would like to change is not being stereotypical of each situation that may appear to be the same. Each situation is different even if the tone of the… >>>

We have to be willing to grow both personally and professionally as an instructor. Being able to take constructive criticism and learn not only from your peers but from your students. You are not there JUST to teach them but to learn as well. Professional development is ongoing if you want to continue to strengthen those weak areas and you have to be open to it. No, we do not know everything and yes there is always someone smarter than you BUT its how you take it process it digest it and use it. Just because someone may know more… >>>

In order to conitnue to develope within your profession as an instructor you have to be willing to change and grow both professionally and personally. This is done by ongoing professional development, evaluation and leadership. We can model, lead by example and learn from our peers but we also have to be willing to accept constructive critsim and make changes to those areas of weakness and turn them into areas of strength. I know when I first started out as a novice faculty, I thought my skills and education was enough to teach nursing but quickkly found out it was… >>>