Taking notes and reflecting on what did and didn't work during the lesson and make the appropriate changes.
Instructor Image - Professionalism. Looking the part is what I took from this section.
Being prepared is the best thing for new instructors
I have learned that it is very important to learn your students names. I am going to come up ways to make it easier for me to remember their names quicker
A common mistake that I have to look out for is, since I'm young, worrying about whether the students will see me as an authority. To deal with this, I should remind myself of all the work experience I've already achieved at my young age, as well as the speaking and teaching experience I have at my disposal. Also, it's important to make the class a safe space where students feel comfortable taking risks.
I sometimes also have problems remembering students' names. However, I have found that when I put students in assigned seats, it is a lot easier to remember students' names.
Many times we make-up worst case scenarios that don't happen. Therefore, try not to be your worst enemy.
The video of the professor talking about the only way to get to doing the right thing well, is to first do the wrong thing poorly. It's reassuring as a first-time instructor.
As a 3rd year teacher, I have learned that the students, early on, are just as nervous as I am! I think that when I show my vulnerability but sharing things about me to them, it helps to ease the tension. I make sure to apologize if I make a mistake and the children are very forgiving. Because I teach two of the same classes in one day, I often make adjustments to my 2nd class of the day from the lessons learned from the first class of the day. The lesson mentioned being able to make connections with the students by learning their names. I must admit that when I worked corporately, I was HORRIBLE with remembering names. When I first started in the classroom, I thought there was NO WAY I was going to remember 140 student's names. Surprisingly, I do!
It is important to take people on the journey of seeing you at your most vulnerable as you work on doing things well and right. That will allow better rapport, support, and respect. Remember you are human and will always make mistakes; however, learning from them is the most important. Don't worry about the what ifs and double the amount of content "over-prepare" to avoid being ill-prepared. Command the classroom to avoid having a dominant student take control of the class.
The only way to do something right and do it well is to first do it poorly. Learning from mistakes and failures will only make us better.
As an instructor, you will improve each time yopu teach the same course. It's a good idea to make notes where improvements can be made throughout your lesson plan to better prepare for the next time.
Being prepared and overpreparing would be a technique that I would employ. It's better to have too much material then to be scrambling to fill empty time. Also, I currently get bounced around between different groups of students at times, and that makes it difficult to remember names.
I like to pull techniques and advice from other instructors. I have had a class of instructors teaching others methods of teaching. That class showed me different class presence and different ways to connect with students.
Reflecting on the relationship between external organization and perceived competence in the classroom reveals some important truths. It’s striking to recognize that students often equate a disorganized environment—such as a cluttered desk or chaotic work area—with a lack of mental clarity and structure. This perception can significantly impact their confidence in an instructor, regardless of the instructor's expertise or knowledge in their field.
When students observe disarray, it can lead them to question not just the instructor’s organizational skills, but also their ability to effectively teach and guide them. Even the most knowledgeable educators can unintentionally undermine their credibility if they don’t present themselves and their materials in a well-structured manner. This insight emphasizes the importance of maintaining an organized teaching space, as it not only reflects professionalism but also reassures students of the instructor's capability. In essence, cultivating an orderly environment is crucial not just for personal efficiency, but for fostering trust and confidence among students.
Mistakes happen as we are humans.
This module is very beneficial for the new instructor. They need to be prepared and have confidence in themselves
Knowing that even experienced instructors will make mistakes. Taking note of mistakes as they occur and how they were corrected and reviewing these mistakes to learn from them and improve.
Instructor mistakes will happen, but it does not have to be the final resting place. Using humor to identify a mistake you made, allow the students to understand you are human and relieve the idea that they must be perfect to succeed. One of the biggest benefits to avoiding mistakes are being prepared and organized.
