See one teach one
As a first time teacher I will attend the class I will be teaching with an experienced instructor, then I will teach the next one. Any advice how I can get the most out this training method?
good notes, but paying close attention to how a class reacts when information is being delivered will help you alot in how to present your class and how to keep good flow and a sense of organization, that will come later and naturally, good luck the "beginning is the hardest but what comes from it is the best reward"
I'm looking forward to it, thanks for the advice
Dear Tim,
I would try to get involved during the class. Watch to see the students reactions of how they respond to you and the experienced professor. Watch their body language, you will be amazed at how many will have their arms crossed, their books closed/open, and how many are taking notes. Watch and see what works.
Good luck and remember, your more afraid of them then they are of you!
Prof Ferber
Prof Ferber and Tim,
Student’s body language and reactions is a great indicator as to what works and what does not. In my class I use various methods to capture their attention such as PowerPoint’s, handouts, group projects etc. The students react well, they have the opportunity to feed off of each others ideas, and it makes time go by faster.
Go in their with the mind set that you know more than they do, and I dont mean that in an arrogant way but rather an honest way, you know the lesson plan they do not. Watch the instructor present the information and listen to what the students in the back are saying. If the talk is very little than the instructor has them listening and not making their own lessons. The biggest suggestion I can make is be yourself, students can smell a fake from three doors down, be yourself and all will be good.
Good luck and always enjoy!
Hi David,
Thanks for sharing these suggestions with others. I am sure that many will benefit from your experience and knowledge.
Gary
The main thing is to watch how the "experienced" instructor interact with the class. You must remember that you are not that instructor and each of us has our own way. You may learn a few things from that instructor that you can incorporate into your learing,but be yourself.
Hi Duane,
Through observations of experienced teachers you can learn many good techniques and then you can bring these techniques to your classroom for use. This is where "blending" occurs. You blend what you have learned from these instructors with who you are and how you teach and you will have a winner. Because as you said you have to be yourself but you can be yourself with excellent teaching skills.
Gary
See one, do one ,teach one. Its the right train of thought of the subject matter is discussed clearly.
Hi Shaqunadway,
The key in using the model of see one, do one, teach one is finding the way of doing each step to keep the students engaged in the learning process. What are some of the strategies you use to keep the students interested?
Gary
As David Neff replied, " with confidence". He is right. The students are going to judge you the minute you step in front of them. However, you obviously have the technical skills and expertise to speak intelligently about the subject or you would not have been hired. So how do you build confidence? Preparation. I highly suggest observing the methods that the experienced instructor uses to prepare his/her lessons. Another suggestion is to prepare each day as if you are going to teach, that is, make your own lesson plans and create your own activities. In this way, you will gain the experience of preparing lessons AND you will already have lesson plans in place when it is your turn to run the class solo.
Learn the principles you are observing and then apply them in your own teaching style
See if you can sit where you can see the students' reactions as well as the instructor's technique. Otherwise you'll still be a deer in the headlights when it's your turn!
