One of the best ways to improve as a teacher is to understand what mistakes expert educators have made in the past.
The following is a short list of pitfalls offered from some of the great teachers in our specialty:
Trying to teach for too long: "Teaching less is more"-that is to say, more will be remembered if the teaching session is brief.
Trying to teach too much:Trying to Stick to one main point, the "Educational Hit and Run," and move on
Failure to be enthusiastic when you teach: You must have some enthusiasm when you teach. Students/Residents won't learn as much or be as enthusiastic about learning without your enthusiasm!
