13 Phrases Teachers Should Avoid Saying to Students

Teachers should avoid saying the following phrases when speaking to students:

1. “I’m not sure.”
2. “I don’t know.”
3. “Can you explain that to me again?”
4. “You’re wrong.”
5. “I don’t think so.”
6. “That’s not correct.”
7. “I can’t remember.”
8. “What do you think?”
9. “Who made this rule?”
10. “Can you tell me more about that?”
11. “That’s not what I meant.”
12. “I don’t have time for that.”
13. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”