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Dealing with mistakes when starting a class

Some times due to time constraints and ill preparation I find that I have to go back and deal with an error I may have made. At these times I apologize to the students and then try to make it right.

They appreciate my honesty and I try not to let it happen very often.

Robin Jonas

Hi Kelly,
Nicely stated! No one is perfect! We all make mistakes. Own up to your mistakes, learn from them and move forward. Life is one big learning experience.

Patricia Scales

Not only do they appreciate your honesty, it shows them that even "experts" make mistakes. It allows them to speak up without the fear of saying something wrong and being belittled. Making an error and then learning from it is not a weakness. It actually shows integrity and critical thinking skills.

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