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.
The importance of preparation and not overthinking mistakes. Taking time to write down what went right and what went wrong and reviewing prior to the next time the lecture is given. Slowing down, when becoming anxious over a topic that may be difficult instead of speeding through it to get it across to the students
Having an organized desk/lab area and being organized for class helps a lot and reduces some of the stress for new instructors. It also conveys a sense of professionalism to your students.
One big mistake made by instructors is when they think they are going to be liked by every student. The important thing to remember is that the instructor should work to gain respect, fairness, and consistency,
I do have a difficult time remembering my students names and didn't really think much about it. I now realize that learning their names is very important to establish a good relationship with my students.
Move on from mistakes and be prepared.
As a new instructor, this was very helpful in realizing what can be expected and some tips for new instructors. I agree that planning can help prevent issues in the classroom. It was good to learn that what-ifs are not likely to occur. I still plan on using lesson plans to help me feel more comfortable when instructing a class.
Make notes about how a lecture, lab, clinical, or experience worked/didn't work for me and the students to prepare for the next time.
Be prepared, listen to students
I enjoyed the solutions for the common new instructor fears. I always try to present as I know what I am lecturing over or what I am teaching, even if I feel like I am not prepared. I never want the students to feel that, so it was reassuring to hear I am doing that correctly. I wrote notes about my lessons last year and it has really helped me not make the same mistakes as I continue my second year teaching.
Comment on Brandon Jarrett's post: Absolutely........students. feel much more at ease when they know a teacher acknowledges they too are not perfect.!!
Comment on Robyn Roth's post:
Preparing for class is key. Not waiting until the last minute and being over-prepared is helpful here.
