I find that a seating chart helps me to remember student's names. I need to work on my organizational skills. That is a weakness of mine. I've often wondered how I sometimes go faster in some classes than others. So the Bermuda Triangle reference makes sense.
Provided a lot of self awareness concepts.
I learned that taking notes about mistakes made, lectures, presentations, and activities done in class can help prevent from making the same mistake multiple times as well as help you grow as an instructor.
This module taught me the importance of not dwelling on perfection when initially teaching. Learning about some of the common mistakes first time instructors make helped to reduce some of the concerns that I had about managing the classroom. Also, learning students’ names to make them acknowledged and respected.
I have to admit that I do find it somewhat difficult to remember every student name. However, being a new instructor in a classroom setting, I found that if I have the student sit in a particular place every time and rather than letting them sign in, I personally call the roll, and make small notations about a certain student this helps me to recall the name of the student.
I have so many super smart students that sometimes I feel that I fall short. However, I KNOW that I am more knowledgeable about my field of study. I need to remember that I am there to share what I know with them.
I think learning the students names is very important. I'm just not sure how to learn all of them with so many students.!
I make extra effort at the beginning of new class by writing students name and calling names during class so that next meeting I have most of their names memorized; and that seems to work for me .Students usually like when we call them by their names
The human side of teaching is the most important part. Be human and then the students will trust you and listen to what you say and apply it. Use real world examples and do your best to prepare so it will count in there lives.
Perfection is a myth. Be prepared and bring your passion to the table. If you screw up- so what- learn from it and keep it moving
We are all imperfectly perfect.
I have learned how to remain professional and not predict outcomes. I understand that I may make mistakes which I can grow from.
In teaching, there will always be a big room for improvement. Take notes of your mistakes from the previous class and develop new techniques/strategies for improving class management.
This section went over new instructor fears and mistakes. It also went over how to best mitigate them. Being properly prepared for your lessons will help the most.
I have been teaching for almost three years and recognize many of the mistakes I made as a new instructor in the reading. The reading also helped highlight the mistakes that I still seem to be making. Mainly, not always being prepared or trying too hard to gain my student's approval instead of their respect.
As an instructor, being prepared, organized, and dedicated for class will help avoid common mistakes.
I have trouble remembering names and i have to remember that the students don't necessarily have the same enthusiasm about the class that I do.
We are going to make some mistakes, We are human. The thing of it is to learn from those mistakes.
Try to be well organized and not to self-conscious being a new instructor!
Acknowledging things that do not work can help an instructor to improve their teaching.
