Having a very empathetic vibe shows that the instructor is human and with that comes vulnerabilities too. Clarity is something I sometimes struggle with, especially when I do not have foreknowledge about students to get a flavor of who the student is. In that instance, I have to take a step back to realize, the cohort may not know what my expectations are even with clarity because some in the cohort have no working knowledge of the field and others have a great amount of experience in the field. Being a Clinical Educator in the allied health arena I have to really be aware of not getting off target with real-world stories without tying into the learning objectives and standards of the profession. It's a struggle , so self-reflection is my best friend :-)
