Okay, it’s your first day in the classroom. Your nerves are fraught, you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed, and you ask yourself…I wonder if this was a good idea? Another common feeling is the “imposter syndrome” which is a very common occurrence. You are not the first new instructor that has experienced this feeling, nor will you be the last. It is important to know that the skills and knowledge that you bring to the classroom will help facilitate the learning of trades students and provide them with the ability to become skilled tradespeople.
This short video will demonstrate that other instructors, regardless of which field you teach in, also experience the same self-doubt. Car Talks: Imposter Syndrome https://youtu.be/g5gvKXLnUBY
Here is a blog written by a teacher who shares her early days teaching: https://www.teachersconnect.com/2016/08/02/wait-right-now-look-imposter-syndrome-irl/