Hi James,
It sounds like you do not let the nervousness control you. Once you get started you are fine. I have been told to suck on a peppermint a few minutes before class starts to help calm the nerves.
Patricia Scales
Hi Eunita,
Preparation is key! Being prepared helps to put you into more of a calm state.
Patricia Scales
You can reduce you anxiety by being prepared. Review you note prior to going into the classroom. Know the material you are going to present.
Honestly for me I have tried everything and I don't ever get over that first day jitters until I am in the class and it is going.
Before class preparation has become the most important part of limiting anxiety. Going over information to discuss and adjusting anything that came up the last time during lecture. Also, for demo days, walking through and refining the items I will demo and thinking of small items to interject that will help connect to actual career.
Anxiety is quickly reduced by repidly obtaining control and pace of the classroom with a type of ice-breaker, game or activity
I still get anxious before a new class. One way I like to help myself out is to make sure I am very familiar with my topic. Being nervous about not answering a question that is asked only adds to the overall anxiety.
I try to welcome my class in friendly manner and discuss something off topic as we wait for class to start. This helps my nerves AND their nerves! Other classmates will often pick up on these conversations and join in. Once class starts they are past the 'oh my god it's the teacher' and I am past 'oh my god 20 people staring at me'.
I always have planned to much to cover and are over prepared this usually works 1000%
I have found that complete preparation is the key. You are confident in the material you are about to present
Hi Zedeva,
I like what you do to prepare yourself to reduce anxiety. You can do it! Continue to put forth great effort.
Patricia Scales
My first class teaching I was a sweaty mess! After that, preparing and being fully confident and prepared helped so much!
I prepare myself mentally,physically,and emotionally.Mentally,I read the materials/topics a week before the lecture,take notes,and review it the day before the lecture.Physically,a good night's sleep is a must as well as healthy meal.Emotionally,I have a lot of support from my colleagues, husband,and friends. They usually say " You can do it".These words boost my confidence and motivates me to do a great job.
Hi Nathaniel,
Preparation is key! Student will rake your over the coals, the minute they determine you are unprepared.
Patricia Scales
You have to prepare yourself for what you are going to teach. Stay on top of your knowledge to get to through it. You can also do a practice run-through it helps..
In order to reduce the anxiety level there are a few things an instructor can do; make sure they prepared a lecture that is complete and clear, He or she have well organized notes, prepare a lecture that has enough information that your time is utilized well. An instructor should always review their lecture before class so that if any changes need to be done there is time to change it. I always review my lectures so that I know the length of time I need and that all the information is there.
In order to reduce the anxiety level there are a few things an instructor can do; make sure they prepared a lecture that is complete and clear, He or she have well organized notes, prepare a lecture that has enough information that your time is utilized well. An instructor should always review their lecture before class so that if any changes need to be done there is time to change it. I try to review my lectures so that I have an idea of how long it will take to go over and if all the information is there.
In preparation for class, I try to think of every question that might pop up and be familiar with topic. then I rehearse the opening, it seems to set the tone for the class.
I am finding asking veteren instuctors to share their story of their early days as new instructors, helps me realize that everyone had to start somewhere; and that I am not alone, as far as resources.
I always have lesson plans and notes with me. I get to class early, put the class' agenda on the board along with the homework assignment that supports the agenda. I sit and take some deep breaths & make sure a genuine smile is on my face as students come in. I greet them with, "Hi! How was your week?" or "Good to see you, we're going to have some fun tonight in class." Once it is the time to start class, I close the door, ask for everyone's attention, take attendance quickly and get to the "fun". I start on a good note and then, so do they.
W.H.
My anxiety also comes on when I am concerned about how much m y students are processing or learning; in order to combat this, I try to implement--at a frequency of at least every other class--brief discussions where we can as a class discuss the new skills/knowledge learned. I find it lessens my anxiety and validates my students!
