Common Mistakes Made by Teachers – Teachers, on the whole, are doing a great job. They’re consistent and faithful. They love children, pray for their students. and prepare their lessons well. They’re just pretty wonderful. But, often, teachers talk too much. And this “teacher talk” creates static in the classroom. With a little fine-tuning, teachers can remove the static and become even more effective as translators for the most important Message-Giver.
People enter the teaching profession because they want to make a positive difference in society. Even teachers with the purest intentions can inadvertently complicate their mission if they’re not careful.
However, new teachers (and even veterans sometimes!) will have to work hard to conscientiously avoid common pitfalls that can make the job even harder than it inherently is.
Think back to when you were in grade school. What did you think about your teachers? I’m going to take a wild guess here and say that you likely saw them as leaders. As trustworthy experts with valuable information to share. You believed what they said, and viewed them as the right people to be in their position.
No matter what you’re teaching, whether it’s high school English or beginner guitar lessons, it’s important that your students view you the same way. They need to trust you prior to beginning the first lesson. Does your website or teacher profile sufficiently explain your background and experience? What else are they reading about you that helps them view you as an authority?
It might be uncomfortable to boast about yourself. The truth is that students have many options for learning online. If you’re going to become a successful online teacher, they need to be confident that you are the right choice. If not, they either won’t sign up or won’t stick around for long.
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