Laughing at mistakes helps students see that you're human
I have learned from this that it's okay to laugh at your mistakes and to make notes. To learned from your old mistakes and be prepared for the new ones.
Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small. Be prepared and self review for continuous improvement.
Remembering names is important. Learning from my mistakes is also.
Making notes of your own mistakes is one thing I learned from this module.
Being very prepared for class sets the tone for the students. They can observe the behavior that is expected of them instead of just hearing it. It is natural to make mistakes but being prepared builds confidence.
Making a mistake is human but how we overcome it is the resolution! Take notes after each class with what didn't work and why to prevent mistake happening again. Tell them when mistakes happen to show everyone that it happens but can be fixed!
Doubling up on content. I agree with this. You think you have plenty of work for your students, but you usually do not. Don't underestimate their ability to take shortcuts or just fly through the material. They're not worried about learning, they're worried about "getting done".
Be prepared and always show confidence in in your ability to convey your information to your students. Demand respect but it should always be reciprocal. Show compassion and be firm. Be consistent in all you do. When you make a mistake and you let your students know, it will usually end up being humorous and that's a good thing. It's the difference between men and machines. Love your students. They should be the reason you're there.
By over preparing for your class, it may help ease anxiety by having a back up plan if you feel you are forgetting something. Students want to feel that the instructor knows their stuff so it will also help the students feel confident in their instructor, if the instructor stays ahead of the game!
setting time management and set goals aligned for the week of day
Comment on Christopher Lee's post:
I learned that new teachers tend to fear what if scenarios that may never happen.
I can feel myself having those common new instructor fears that they were talking about and I hope to use their advice to get comfortable sooner rather than later.
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.
