Common Instructor mistakes
When someone is new to teaching it is natural to want to be liked by your students. Getting off on the wrong foot could be detrimental to the entire process of getting to know the class. In career colleges especially, there can be a wide range of age groups. Whether the teacher is young or older, the mistake could be to seem as if you relate to one age group versus another. Establishing rapport with all students from the first day of class is one solution to avoiding problems or concerns with the class. Involve everyone
Hi Monir,
You are right! Great input! New instructors just remember, you know more than your students when it comes to the subject matter. Preparation is key.
Patricia Scales
The new instructor in classroom should remember that she /he has lot of experience in the field that they teaching as well as have the education, they know more than they think they know. If they prepare with the material and start the class with positive attitude every things will be fine.
Hi Jeffrey,
Everyone wants to be liked; it is human nature, but it is better to be respected. Make a strong presence on the first day, make sure you respect your students, make sure you are fair and knowledgeable, and you treat everyone the same, and students will automatically gravitate to you.
Patricia Scales
