Berk Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah, I'm nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDO Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Just do it. Nerves wear off after a lil while of talking, hardest part is starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zkreso Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I taught a class in how to use excel for financial statistics back when I went to uni. I'm pretty anxious and insecure in social situations but stuff like this doesn't affect me at all. I guess it's the implicit realisation that you are there to teach, not to make friends or impress anyone. If the people listening to you have understood what you've tried to explain you've pretty much done your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berk Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks for the reply guys, I'll be fine I think. Just gotta do it like you said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Franklin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 If somebody asks a question and you don't know the answer just tell them that that kind of thing is not something you're interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 *taught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 How old are they? (the students) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dese manz hatin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 If somebody asks a question and you don't know the answer just tell them that that kind of thing is not something you're interested in. lol seriously. "that's not really my specialty, but ..." and then an educated guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 do the whole class in a thick glaswegian accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 some advice: -You can botch some important facts, it happens. Don't beat yourself up over it and be quick and honest in admitting you were incorrect. -The class will go much faster than you might think. Prepare adequately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Prepare a shit load to cover. Probably wont cover that much but running out of time is better than silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogueCreamPie Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 *taught Yeah that would be a good start! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berk Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 "taught" Wow yeah sorry about that hate how it's in the topic title now Thanks for the advice people. Ages probably range from 19-21 and maybe some older and younger people that are 18 or 22/23 etc. I just need to stop worrying about it too much beforehand. Already did some exercise, I'll do some meditation tonight, it helps a lot too! Gonna try to stay away from the beer hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 You'll get over the stage fright part. I taught audio for a few years, and it was arduous at first, but after a while I didn't feel uncomfortable talking in front of people. I actually kind of like the attention now. Oh yeah, and don't teach hung over. It fucking sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 do a rap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berk Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 BCM, I'm gonna try all that and report back, the first lesson is introductory anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Manager Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 -The class will go much faster than you might think. Prepare adequately. Bane of my teaching experience. It's so hard to cram everything in that you think they ought to know! Prepare a shit load to cover. Probably wont cover that much but running out of time is better than silence. prepare adequately, as SR4 says, but don't just prepare oodles for fear of running out of things to say. It won't happen, and you won't get to some of the critical stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDO Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah +1 on preparing. Sometimes you might be tempted to think "oh I already know all about this I don't need to review" but when you're up there it's easy to forget things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 picture them in their underwear. do some huge lines of blow 5 minutes before. good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 yeah I find it incredibly hard to strike a balance between having easily accessible notes/outlines, and being able to fit all the relevant information in. what makes it worse is that I almost never look at notes during my lectures....it just disrupts the flow i guess....though in my student evals they actually consider that a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 BCM, I'm gonna try all that and report back, the first lesson is introductory anyway excellent, you're sure to make the right impression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zaphod Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 done it a number of times. just keep in mind that you're better than them, they're paying for your time, which is unbelievably precious, and the simple act of sharing your boundless intelligence is a miracle. tell them this, let them know how lucky they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 done it a number of times. just keep in mind that you're better than them, they're paying for your time, which is unbelievably precious, and the simple act of sharing your boundless intelligence is a miracle. tell them this, let them know how lucky they are. And remember not to tell them everything you know. They will be your competitors, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zaphod Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 make sure you announce that before the class begins. do it like this: [youtubehd]G2iFlOdhY9c[/youtubehd] then write your name on the board and draw a happy face next to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berk Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 It went pretty well, and I liked doing it. I'm thinking about asking around if there's a way to become some sort of teacher over there actually. Thanks again for all the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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