 Re: How do you feel when you take on a new class?
I'm always concerned about the abilities of the students, their strengths and weaknesses and needs. More than once I've been told to expect one thing, only to walk into the class to find something very, very different. I know the first class (or the first few classes) are important to connect with the students -- I don't want them bored, or to stop coming because it's too difficult.
At any rate, I usually plan too much for the first lesson, including at least one back up plan. I then usually dump 60% of that plan and wing it. |