time of preparation vs. time of delivery
In this module one of the comments addressed how you might spend time preparing every detail of a lecture and it not working out anywhere near the time you plan. I think it mentioned that you might plan something to last 20 minutes and in delivery, it takes five. I often find the exact opposite happening. I plan for those 15-20 minutes of lecture in order to give out information and it turns into 30-40 minutes of actual class time. Sometimes students have questions or engage in discussion and other times I just take much longer than planned. I do not know that this is always a bad thing but that part of the module stuck with me, as it is the opposite of what I experience.
according to our hand book 30 min before each class time
Hi Detria,
Students can really tell when you love what you do. It shows. Preparing takes a lot of time, but it is definitley worth every second.
Patricia
I concur Patricia. When I first began teaching I think I was so nervous about not being able to fill time and now I think, "Oh my, how can I fit this all in." There's so much information that I want to share. I really get into my lessons and try to convey that passion to students to get them just as passionate about the topic as I am.
I too find that time seems to expand, and only by being open and flexible can we engage the students, and yet we also have to manage it so not to get off course. I always have more lesson plan than i can teach for any given class as I never know exactly what will happen.
Hi Ian,
It is opposite for me as well. I understand exactly what you are saying. It always takes me longer than what other instructors can get it done in. I really get into my lectures/lessons and I make my students get into the lectures/lessons as well.
Patricia
Hi Mark,
I believe in always having a plan. Follow the plan as best as you can, yet be flexible.
Patricia
I agree 100%. I think having a templated plan is good but as students engage the discussion can be a great learning tool.
