I'm into my second week of teaching. I have to say I never realized the amount of additional work it takes to take your own knowledge and convey it into an organized and understandable format for others. So far I have the "new teacher syndrome": I talk way too fast and I don't give the students enough time to write down what I say.
So far some more experienced teachers have let me know that rambling is normal for a new teacher. They suggested that I make myself write down everything I say to slow myself down, some recommended that I count to ten after each statement to allow for the students to take notes.
Right now I'm all about the powerpoints for cool diagrams and charts, and I'm using chalk! For someone who has been a student for so long (24 years of my life), sometimes I just find myself in amazement that I'm the one in front of the class spouting ideas for others to learn.
Amazed....
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Tim,
I am sure you will do well as a teacher. It will take some time but in the end you will do great. I always approched by atomizing the points to the smallest points, putting those forward and using a lot of reiteration. I always pictured this as giving the students the building blocks and then showing them how they can be fitted together. Best of luck!
- Matt
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