Common Instructor Mistakes | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Common Instructor Mistakes
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Don't be afraid to ask other instructors for help. You are going to make mistakes but that is just the process of learning. Take notes so you wont make the mistakes again.
I need to present myself as professional and committed. I do not have to be their friend; I am the instructor. It is ok for me to make mistakes.
Always be prepared and organized. If you make a mistake, make the students aware that you know you made the mistake and you take responsibility. Humor can help the students open up to you.
Overprepare, be very organized, a couple of strategies that will help you as you gain the experience you lack as a new instructor.
I learnt that a new instructor must be organized to earn the students, respect
I know I'll make mistakes, but I liked the part about documenting the mistakes and outcomes. I can reflect on them and how to avoid making the mistake again in the future.
I learned that reflective note-taking after lectures or activities helps prevent repeating past mistakes and improves future instruction. Brief notes about what worked, what didn’t, and what to anticipate make lesson planning more effective over time. This allows instructors to focus more on refining teaching strategies rather than continually reacting to the same issues.
Teachers are humans learn from mistakes and improve on them. Take notes and figure out what works and what does not work.
This module reinforces my belief that I am human and capable of making mistakes. While I always strive to be fully prepared, I recognize that unexpected challenges can occur. As a new instructor, it has taken me a few terms to develop a comfortable rhythm and teaching flow. However, the mistakes I’ve made along the way have been some of my greatest learning opportunities, and they directly support my growth in applying effective instructional techniques.
Great reminders on how to take a step back and set yourself up for success in the classroom. Using resources, being prepared, and asking for help from other faculty can go so far.
I realized how many of these suggestions I have done wrong and will try to improve.
By performing evolutions badly, You can adjust to be able to perform those evolutions well. You have to make the step to perform the evolution first whether it goes well or not.
The most important thing from this module is how to handle angry students. The best thing is to initially hear them out and listen. Hopefully I won't encounter this, but I will make it a point to really listen to the root of the problem.
Make notes in real time about mistakes made and ideas for improvement. Also, ask other instructors for help...most are willing to provide assistance.
I learned mistakes or missteps are inevitable, but making notes while it is fresh in your mind is a great way to avoid that mistake again.
To laugh when I make a mistake and to acknowledge my mistake. This will let my students see that I am human and I am willing to learn from my mistakes.
Regardless of the reasons the key is not to dwell on mistake but to learn from them so they won't be repeated.
Its ok to make mistakes, we all make them. By laughing at yourself, the students will see you as a human being and will understand that you are willing to learn from your mistakes just as they should.
I have learned that prior to the class, instructor needs to be well prepared and organized. Making notes would help rectify the mistakes and not happen again in future.
