Mistakes happen, we learn from our mistakes. We need to remember the mistakes that already happen. Try our best never to repeat again.
I learned to make notes about a lecture after it occurs that way I can ascertain what worked and what needs improvement.
I need to slow down, and make sure I'm over prepared beforehand to help reduce anxiety and help me to stick to my plan and have back up plans for when things don't work the way I thought they would.
Preparing for the class and staying organized are crucial for success. Slowing down the pace of lectures and giving time for students to take notes.
I learned that being organized and overprepared for class will help us as educators not only gain confidence but will also help us grow as knowledge experts. Stop thinking negatively and focus on the content. Creating guided notes will also help your students be organized themselves and cover all the important areas they need to learn.
Do not enter into the field worried about the "what if's"
My biggest worry is appearing competent. Teaching is still new to me and I'm worried about looking like I don't know what I'm doing. I really like the idea of making notes in my planner so I can remember how things went in a certain class. I will definitely be giving this a try!
I have to take the time to remember student names.
We are all human, every mistake by the instructor is a learning point for everyone, mistakes are human, admit it and move on.
I had a student cry because I was covering a class on short notice that I had not taught before; and was not prepared, it was a struggle for me to deliver the proper information in a clear and concise manner. I made the mistake (which I knew) by stating I am also still learning and this is new to me as well. I know it had the potential to devalue my intruction but I wasn't sure what else to say at the time other than encouraging and letting them know I am here to support them and will always appreciate open feedback. I will always do my best to learn from my mistakes.
I admit, I have a problem remember student's name. I have 40-60 students per 3 week and up to 200 hundred students a term.
Learning from our mistakes as instructors is improving our teaching practice. It is important to acknowledge that what works with on class of students, may not be the right fit for another class, even with the content is the same.
Worrying about not making mistakes and helping every student do well in your classes.
Learned how important an instructor image is
Reply to Marquita Scott's post: I agree that works well for both instructor and student!
Reply to Shelley Freshman's post: Thats a great idea!!!
As an instructor you have to be prepared to teach your class instead of worrying about things that may or may not happen.
Having the expectation that everyone will be like you.
It is okay to make mistakes as long as it is not consistently.
Take notes on mistakes and how you solved them so you can improve yourself the next time.
I am so bad learning new students names, I am always traying to be prepared and I find that if I take my time and don't get nervous I am a better teacher.
