Overcoming the Nerves: Addressing Fears around Teaching

2 December 15:00

The Teaching Interest Network

Teaching for the first time can feel daunting, and many DPhil students may share the same worries about public speaking, managing a classroom, or juggling teaching alongside research commitments. This informal session creates a supportive, peer-driven space to talk openly about those concerns and explore ways to overcome them. 

Through shared stories, practical strategies, and collective reflection, participants will have the chance to hear how others have faced similar challenges and what helped them gain confidence. The session is designed to equip attendees with realistic, peer-tested approaches towards building resilience as educators. 

Whether you are about to step into the classroom for the first time or are looking to strengthen your confidence in teaching, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone: support, encouragement, and practical advice are readily available within the graduate community. 

 

Objectives:

  1. Create a supportive peer space where DPhil students can openly share concerns about teaching and recognize common challenges. 

  1. Build confidence through shared experiences, drawing on peer testimonies to show that teaching anxieties are normal and can be overcome with preparation and support. 

  2. Explore practical strategies and techniques for managing nerves related to public speaking, classroom dynamics, and balancing teaching with research. 

 

 

 

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