As a new instructo, sometimes I find it hard to keep organized espe when there are changes to the curriculum by administrators.
In this lesson I learned that it is better to be overprepared for lecture, and that I will mess up at some point but the important part is learned from the mistake and noting it so that I can do better in the future.I plan to implement this knowledge by planning extra learning material for each class, and taking notes about how the class went afterwards, so that i can reflect on how to improve.
Creating an environment in your classroom where students are comfortable to try and also fail is the key to ultimately doing things correctly and doing them well.
I never allow myself to cross the line into friendsip with my students. I can be friendly with them, laugh, joke and share my personal experiences but always set that boundry.
worrying about things that will never happen is a common mistake
Definetely find a way to remember names of students, do not be a "pal" to your students.
great tips fpr feeling prepared
This will definitely help me as a new instructor in academia. I need to remember that the thought of perfection is a mistake and common worries never happen.
Mistakes can be teacher to us all. Learning from mistakes is the goal.
Disorganization is a common mistake. Sometimes I think preparing for what if's is a godo thing and not a hindrance.
The new instructor should be organized well before the class ever starts. Get everything ready ahead of time, be sure to double check all information for appropriateness and correctness and be ready to meet your students with a smile and confidence even if you don't feel it.
Again, I hadnt thought to journal about each course prior to this to recall later what worked and didn't work. I know sometimes I forget to implement all the good for next time. Same powerpoint, just some life examples are better than others.
I use a calendar and on it I list what I did every day throughout a course, next time that course comes up I start a new calendar and use the last one as a reference to see where I was, what I covered, should I rearange the order?, should I change the pace?, etc etc, each time it will get easier. Also create a course file on your pc and save info, files, etc there so next time you just print, if you teach the same courses over and over and each start is a panic stricken disaster something is wrong.
By establishing a routine and having a set procedure of operation along with clear expectations, an instructor will be able to enjoy preparing for and meeting classes.
One of my biggest obstacles is to remember names. One way to overcome this is to make sure to call on as many students as possible each day, also, using a "popsicle" stick with each students name on it to pick at random when I call on students helps me remember their names and keeps their attention as I could call on them at any time.
I am always prepared for class this is part of my teaching style. I do tell my students that I'm not perfect and I don't know everything. However, I will try my best to get them the information they may need or want. I always have a seating chart so I can call on the student's names and manage them.
Try to over-prepare for any class. It's always better to have more material than not enough. We all make mistakes, learn from them and move on.
Through "Common Instructor Mistakes" module, I learned that we are all human and make mistakes. The important thing is to acknowledge and correct it right away, and learn from it so that it won't be repeated.
It seems that a common mistake performed by instructors is worrying either too much or too little about their class and the needs of their students.
Mistakes happen.. learn from them and move on. Do not dwell on them.
