As an instructor it is very important that you demonstrate excellent personal sell-esteem. Select two ways of demonstrating this in class: (Select two)

An instructor with high self-esteem is confident in their knowledge and classroom management skills. This confidence is demonstrated by creating an open, respectful, and collaborative learning environment. Allowing for different opinions (B) and actively inviting students to share their unique experiences (D) shows that the instructor is not threatened by alternative viewpoints or challenges to their own perspective. It signals a belief in the value of collaborative learning and respect for the students' own knowledge, which are hallmarks of a secure and effective educator.

A. This is a kind gesture but is unrelated to demonstrating professional self-esteem or confidence in one's teaching ability.
C. Asking overhead questions is a standard teaching technique; it does not inherently demonstrate self-esteem more than other questioning methods.
E. Asking directed questions is a teaching technique often used to check for understanding, but it doesn't specifically demonstrate self-esteem.

1. Brookfield, S. D. (2015). The skillful teacher: On technique, trust, and responsiveness in the classroom (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass. Brookfield emphasizes the importance of instructors modeling humility and openness, stating that "welcoming legitimate criticism and contrary viewpoints" is a key behavior of a credible teacher (Chapter 4, pp. 57-60).

2. Weimer, M. (2013). Learner-centered teaching: Five key changes to practice (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass. The book advocates for shifting the balance of power in the classroom, where instructors encourage student input and diverse perspectives, a practice that requires instructor confidence and self-esteem (Chapter 2).