Thanks so much for the comment, Amy! You are right, I should talk more about my strategies. I revised and updated my Blog to address your comment.

Thanks for your post! I am so glad that you are taking this class and excited to hear about some of the things you are excited to try! And even though you may not have formal teaching experiences, experiences mentoring other students, working with newer grad students, tutoring, etc. can be helpful when figuring out your style. I am excited to hear about how your view of your authentic teaching self evolves throughout the semester (and beyond)! Thanks for the post!

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Thanks for your post! I really appreciate your discussion of authentic learning. For me, I found that it was important to try to create an environment where authentic learning could thrive. And I think I was best able to create that environment when I was being authentic. So I think being an authentic teacher is an important part of creating an environment for authentic learning. Thanks for the post!

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I think this transparency is so important! And I think it is a great idea to tell students about your teaching pedagogy! I think this kind of explanation is helpful for both students and teachers because it helps students understand what they are doing and helps educators think critically about their teaching practices. Thanks for the post!

Thanks for the post. I think you bring up some great points. There is a balance for many of these things. And while it is important to keep the building in mind, maybe we each can change a small room in the building. Thanks for the post!

Thanks for the example of how you structured your leadership class with RAs. I think that is a great example of ways to get input from students and to use that to facilitate the discussion in the class. I wonder how that same concept could be incorporated into other in-class contexts. Thanks for the post!

Thank you so much for sharing this post! This post really resonates with me because I also struggle with imposter syndrome. I like to be super prepared, I want to be able to anticipate what will happen during a class, and I want to be respected by those in the class. It sounds like you have been able to find what works well for you and that the students in your class really appreciate that and have learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your experiences and I am excited to hear more about your teaching experiences and your teaching voice.

Thanks for your post! You bring up a really great point about some of the differences between teaching a small group and teaching almost 200 students. I am sure that was quite a big difference! I wonder if you could use other strategies to help students learn and keep their attention. Grades can definitely get students’ attention, but I wonder if there are other things we can do. Maybe there are ways to connect the material to students’ interests (this can be challenging with a large class but can be doable, I think!). Thanks for the post! I am glad to hear that you were able to find a balance in teaching that worked well for you.

Thank you for your post! I agree that it is so important to be authentic when we teach and to create environments where students feel comfortable seeking help, asking questions, learning from those in the class, and learning about the person teaching the class. I really enjoyed reading about your experiences finding what is authentic for you. Thanks for sharing!

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What a great example of a small thing that can be incorporated into a class that can make a big difference! I love hearing about those kinds of things. And what a great example of why it is important to be true to who we are and how we do things. Thanks for the post!