What I took from this module is that there are several key components to being an effective instructor. It was great to see the videos from Harvard and something that stood out was that it is ok to admit your mistakes; do not go into the classroom as a "know it all." This is something that I have stood for as an instructor-having a humble spirit and admitting to students if there is a mistake. I have found that this comforts students more to know that the instructor is not perfect and they do not have to prove that they are perfect either. I see instruction and learning as an exchange of ideas; a collaborative approach. Once students see that you, as an instructor are not trying to "prove yourself", but wanting to exchange ideas and support student growth in a specific discipline.... the environment of learning (to me) is more effective.
