Amber OB Chapter 21

OB Chapter 21
Being a good teacher, is being a good communicator. There is no cookie cutter way to teach a multitude of students. Each will have his or her own perceptions, points of view, and ways of seeing the world that will greatly affect their ability to take in the information you give them. So, learn to be flexible and creative in communication ideas.
Know your stuff. Get to know the mechanics of what you are working with to further you ability to get concepts across to your students as well as helping them to avoid injury.
Get to know them and their background so that you know where to start in order to make the best progress.
Don't promise the moon, but be realistic and supportive.
Last but no least. Do it for the love of it. Otherwise, whats the point?
Key concepts: Communication is key. No two students or voices are alike and should be respected and approached in this aspect. BOTH of you need to be patient and realistic. Get to know the student. If you don't love what you're doing, go apply at Walmart or something for a steady income.
Key words: patience, individual, for the love of it.
Connection: If I want to teach, I need to treat each student as the individual they are, learn how to communicate on many different levels, be patient, not promise the moon, be supportive and love what I do.