So as i was saying the students have gotten to know me and the way i teach at an extremely fast pace. The epiphany i had was, you have to teach using your own style, no matter how uncomfortable you are with a subject. if you don't, the student notice almost immediately and seems to make them question you even more. I am not trying to downplay the importance of listening to the advice or methods of your peers and mentors. That behavior is crucial in its own way. when it comes down to it, you have to be confident in yourself and students will react positively to it.
On a side note. If you are reading this you are probably in the same course and know why I am posting these messages. If not, you should know that as part of a writing class we are required to post 4 posts a week for credit. It point is to increase the amount of writing we do. At first i was hesitant to post (read 1st post) but now i realize it is a great exercise.
Yay! I am glad you are enjoying your blog. You are so right about being yourself when you teach. You can choose the advice and techniques that fit your style (its always good to learn and try new things) but in the end you have to be comfortable with yourself.
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