Balancing humility and expertise in teaching from "summary" of Teaching What You DonÕt Know by Therese Huston
The challenge of balancing humility and expertise in teaching involves finding the delicate equilibrium between demonstrating knowledge and acknowledging limitations. It is essential for educators to convey a sense of expertise to establish credibility and confidence in their students. However, excessive self-assurance can come across as arrogance and alienate learners. Humility plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and open classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. A humble teacher is willing to admit when they do not know the answer and can use such moments as opportunities for collaborative learning. By modeling humility, educators demonstrate that it is acceptable to be uncertain and that learning is a continuous process. At the same time,...
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