Guy Anderson

Guy Anderson CHEP

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I always have a "canned presentation in my back pocket." Raising discussions in class can lead to going off topic which sometimes is not a bad thing, but if it gets too far off I try to slow the class and steer them back with some visuals to get them back on track. Of course sometimes if they are off topic but still in the course content I just let it flow.

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Comedy

I have a reputation that I project that the first days of kind of a by the book stern instructor. I like it that way - but I majorly lighten up after day 2 or 3. The fun thing is that Those students pass on to my future students " Chef Anderson is a tough instructor - keep your head down" Knowing full well that from day 2 or 3 on we have a lot of fun while learning the material. After that I try to poke fun at the materials by discussing cases and handling them in several ways,… >>>

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Using "extra - outside of the box" short lectures

I love to tie in a case study of some sort to make the students think. The other day in Hospitality Supervision, the book has a scavenger hunt that was a good idea. I took the idea, catered it to my need and man o man it was fun. I had a list of things (this varies upon class size)that would challenge them to work together and timed them to get all items on the list and tied it to the daily grade. I have done this many many times. Usually after a very short briefing from me (here is… >>>

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Motivation

I find that motivation no matter what industry is a challenge. All People work at different paces and have different things that make them tick. Some people may want money to motivate, some may want just doing the job satisfaction, and some may just need a little attention once and a while. Whatever the motivator treat everyone as an individual and once you find out what makes people tick - then run with that motivation to get that teamwork flowing!

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Redirect

I use this a lot in my class. Most of it is just keeping the "Method" of the recipe going. Students sometimes get part or get something out of order. In anything you can't skip the middle part of a MOP - Method of Production. So I will question and do "What If" and "why this way" and it gets that student thinking as well as the rest of the class.

Guy Anderson CHEP

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I had severe test anxiety, some gave me a chance

I am the first instructor that students see in the journey in culinary school. Some are right out of high school. Some are career changers. Everyone learns at different levels. When I was a kid I did not test well. I was lucky in the fact my mom was a teacher. She knew what needed to happen. I was tested and the psychologists basically said talk to him and ask him questions and he is brilliant. They said put the same test in writing and a little - no a lot lost. So I treat all students with dignity and… >>>

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Relate with life stories it works, I know.

As a culinary instructor it is sometimes hard for students to understand why they are doing a particular thing. So telling them why sometimes is hard. BUt if you can relate the why with what you have done or seen in the "life of a kitchen" it helps put things in perspective it makes them want to do it. Culinary students hate baking. But if you explain why they are doing it, for instance the baker gets sick and you have to make the desserts it forces them to take another look at the why.

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Learning Groups Help the Slow Learners

In Culinary School we pair students up and it helps bring the weaker students up to par. HOWEVER, it is a good thing to clue in the strong student in and give them a sense of confidence that you are placing in them and also alert them not to get frustrated by helping a fellow student.

Guy Anderson CHEP

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White Board Outlines

I am always very specific on the class outlines. It not only helps the students, but helps me keep on track for the class time allocated.

Guy Anderson CHEP

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Don't Picture the crowd with no clothes - it doesn't work!

A long time ago I used to write presentations for medical faculty. They would write down what and I would write powerpoints and write it up to flow with some "lightness" to it. I remember one doc was so nervous that I was not sure they were going to make it through. So I said picture everyone nude - the doc looks at me and says - I see that type of stuff everyday - that is never going to work. So I suggested a couple things: 1. Look at foreheads not eyeballs - sometimes locking eyes with someone can… >>>