Need some advice for teaching classes

Hey! Welcome to ACC. I take it from your previous post that you’re Canadian, so whilst I can’t help you with the lesson plan, I can give you advice for the lesson itself.

First of all, before you go in to teach, take a breath, and check you have all your notes/resources.

When you are teaching:

  • Make eye contact with the room. Look around and don’t stare at your notes.
  • Don’t rely on a powerpoint, it will seem messy.
  • Ask your class questions. Keep them engaged, otherwise they will get bored.
  • Try and add a bit of humor in but make it natural, I hate to use a cliché, but just be yourself.

Finally don’t panic, we all taught our first lesson once. Use it as a learning point for yourself and it will be great. Good luck!

p.s. Have a look in #international and #international:canada for making posts - you never know, you might find someone else from the RCAC. Also, feel free to add an introduction to People around the world - Introduce yourself!

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