Common Instructor Mistakes | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Common Instructor Mistakes
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I will make notes about what worked well and what didn’t so I can avoid what didn’t in the future
It is only human to make mistakes, but it should be handled with humor and dignity.
I think over preparing before teaching a new class is a great way to feel confident.
I've been in this position for 3 1/2 years now and still feel like an impostor. But I move forward every day and do my best to teach.
I like the point made about taking notes of mistakes that I make in order to avoid making the same mistake twice. Notes can be used as a learning tool.
I loved the table showing "right thing" and "wrong thing", done poorly and done well. I think that this is a great way to picture a class and something to even show a class. Especially any class that involves a performance-based skill. There, students really have to feel comfortable going out on a limb and trying to do the right thing poorly in front of everyone in order to improve. This gives a nice framework for things I can do to help students get there.
I never thought about but will now take notes in my book as to what worked and didn't.
Comment on Elaine Thomas's post:
Assumptions are a lot of our mistakes.
Building student/ teacher relationships to help foster positive student behavior.
Comment on Tyann Thomson's post: I agree with your comment.
As a new instructor I was definitely worried more about the students impression of me and not the things that will never happen. I can honestly say I have never been one of the teachers that were listed in the first portion. I do have a good rapport with my students. Enough that they know where I am coming from and have respect for my insight/opinions.
Planning ahead helps keep everyone on task and learning from mistakes is important (making notes of those mistakes).
I have learned that preparing for class the day before, by organizing the materials I will be presenting has been very helpful to the flow or momentum of the class.
Remembering names of the students and learning from previous mistakes.
Being prepared leads to confidence. I think I need to write a bio that I give to my new students to let them know my background, education and experience. I think this would give them confidence they are in good hands.
Prepared with at least double the content you hope to deliver. That way you always have material to cover in case the assignments go by too fast. Make notes of mistake you may have made in order to avoid repeating it.
Laughing at mistakes helps students see that you're human
I have learned from this that it's okay to laugh at your mistakes and to make notes. To learned from your old mistakes and be prepared for the new ones.
Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small. Be prepared and self review for continuous improvement.
Remembering names is important. Learning from my mistakes is also.
