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EP 12: Advice New Teachers Actually Need: 10 Tips From Educators Who've Been There
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- Jul 16, 2025
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Summary
Remember your first semester teaching? The syllabus was hot off the printer, you weren't sure how to curve grades, and someone just called you "professor" for the first time. The next generation of instructors is now feeling all of that, hardcore. This episode brings real talk from educators who've been there, survived that, and even enjoyed office hours. Maybe… 🎧 In this episode: Surviving flop assignments, balancing feedback, and remembering that even Slytherins need support. Brought to you by Macmillan Learning 🎓 Key Takeaways (01:11) Be One Day Smarter: Start small and build confidence. (03:10) Don't Take It Personally: Student feedback is about growth, not perfection. (05:48) Find Your Inner Goldilocks: Balance change with consistency. (09:11) Just Pick One: Incorporate new tools gradually. (10:53) Teach Like It's Still Hard for You (12:18)Teach with Confidence And Help Students Build Theirs (014:01) Not Everyone Got Sorted Into 'Loves School' House, And That's OK (16:00) Don't Do It Alone. Seek collaboration and support. (18:36) Plan Like a Pro, Reflect Like a Rookie. Continuous improvement is key. (20:37) You Will Make a Difference. Impact often comes without applause. (22:05) It's a privilege to teach. Kindness isn't optional, it's foundational. 📌 Featured Educators Find out more about our amazing featured educators Betsy Langness is the Psychology Department Head at Jefferson Community and Technical College, where she has worked for more than 20 years. She currently teaches general and developmental psychology courses in a virtual, asynchronous environment. Previously, she worked as a counselor, taught as an adjunct and also worked as Senior Academic Advisor for the Honors Program at the University of Louisville. Dr. Ryan Herzog is an Associate Professor of Ec…