Lyndsie Pickren

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Learning styles and how to accomidate them

In making my first lesson plans, should I integrate areas within the lecture to stop and do an activity, throw out an idea, etc that would cater to each learning style? How much time should I allot for these types of breaks?

Lyndsie Pickren

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Age and personality on the first day!

I am recently starting the new semester as a tech instructor, but I am concerned about the first day of course. I want to do some icebreakers with them to get acquainted, especially since I am the newcomer and they have known each other since the start of the program. My biggest concern is unfortunately my age. I am young and I look it, but have been in the field for several years and have the experience needed to teach others. The students in my classes are either in my age group or older! On the first day should I… >>>

Lyndsie Pickren

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Preparing for the first day!!

I'm very new to this teaching gambit and I (as I'm sure others who have been in my shoes) am extremely excited, nervous, dreading, and can't wait for my first class! I am getting everything prepared to the best of my ability and am running through every detail with a fine toothed comb. Of course I am still concerned with the thought of having forgotten something. Any tips and tid bits that may be of help?

Lyndsie Pickren

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Keeping it interesting!

I'm just starting out in the teaching field and I'm concerned about keeping the students' attention. They're going to be small groups and long class hours (3-4 hours) and keeping the positivity high and the conversation flowing is a big concern for me. Can anyone name some ideas that I could utilize?