expecting all students to be motivated and independent
I have learned the importance of staying organized and how helpful making notes about a lecture or assignment can be for my growth and organization in preparing for the next classes.
Definitely learn from your mistakes and try not to repeat them. Also try to get information and suggestions from other instructors
When teaching adults, class management means that you are prepared, organized, and dedicated to sharing your expertise and knowledge of the field. When students see an educator who possesses these characteristics, they settle into the course much quicker with less stress.
Very interesting to know that the main worries for new instructors are focused on things will do normally happen.
One of the mistakes that a lot of instructors makes is being upset when they make a mistake. It is important for your students to see you as human, you will make mistakes.
I have learned that a good strategy for repeating mistakes is to make notes about how lectures, demonstrations worked for me.
Looking at the mistakes that I make and how to analyze them so that I won't revisit those mistakes will help me going forward. I will take better notes in my lesson plan to see what benefited me and the students and make the proper adjustments going forward.
Relationship building is paramount.
One area I can work on to improve is getting better at remembering student names. It is important to the student that we can identify each student.
The strategy for avoiding repeating some mistakes by making notes about how a lecture, demonstration, or activity worked. Really stood out for me and gave the idea to keep a professional journal.
Classroom preparation only goes so far. I must remain flexible with the schedule but plan meaningful activities to facilitate learning. I also know to acknowledge my mistakes with transparency, humor, and a solution.
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.
