KIMBERLY ANN SAUNDERS
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Examples, examples, examples!

2/7/2014

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        Today went surprisingly well. I got to the classroom all by myself only to discover students had already been turned away because no one was at the classroom at exactly 12:30. Once three different waves of students arrived-- after I had already began lecturing-- I think the class maintained a steady course. I had a little trouble gauging the engagement of the students. A handful were very enthusiastic, asking questions and offering answers, while another handful seemed genuinely uninterested in anything that wasn't a comfy bed. The majority of the class varied on the spectrum of attentiveness. I was relieved to discover, after prompting the class with a selfishly motivated "are you semi-excited for this class?", that their disinterest was more a result of fatigue on a Friday afternoon than anything else.
        I feel like I may have overwhelmed them with information that seems useless until they actually have something to apply it to. But a few students wasted no time asking questions, specifically requesting more examples of the principles I was scribbling on the dry erase board. I was left fumbling for a sufficient answer. I learned today that I need to provide more concrete examples for these students. I also learned that I need to stop being such a spaz and maybe I'm not as funny as I thought.
        Now it's on to planning how to write a narrative essay...
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Amy Shore
2/8/2014 01:12:40 am

"I learned today that I need to provide more concrete examples for these students. I also learned that I need to stop being such a spaz and maybe I'm not as funny as I thought."

Two points:

1. EXAMPLES are the best way for them to learn AND for you to get comfortable as a teacher. They give everyone something "tangible" to work with.
2. You are HILARIOUS but new students keep their poker faces on for at least the first session. They have to decide whether or not you are worth trusting first and then they will give you the affirmation that they think you are funny. ;)

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