Admitting limitations and seeking help when needed from "summary" of Teaching What You DonÕt Know by Therese Huston
Teaching a subject you don't know can be a daunting task, but admitting your limitations and seeking help when needed can make a significant difference in how successful you are in the classroom. It's important to be honest with yourself and your students about what you do and don't know. Trying to fake knowledge or expertise in a subject you're unfamiliar with can quickly backfire and erode your credibility as an educator. When you're upfront about your limitations, you create a more open and honest learning environment. Students appreciate authenticity and are often more forgiving when they see that you're willing to admit when you don't have all the answers. This can also help to foster a sense of trust and collaboration between you and your students, as they see you as a partner in the learning process rather than an infallible authority figure. Seeking help when need...
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