Posts Tagged ‘lesson plan’

Unfortunately, we can’t halt the march of time, but we can plan ahead to ensure that the coming months go very smoothly in our classroom. As everyone knows, things tend to move at a slower pace around the holidays… at least as far as business is concerned. You’ll likely find yourself with some extra time on your hands on those days when you shut down your classes to observe the holidays. And, that’s the best time to take stock of what you’ve done previously, and to plan ahead to improve your classes in the Read the rest of this entry »

Teaching plans are something that every instructor should use to help them organize and teach better classes. By planning ahead, you can insure that your classes are more exciting and that you are covering the material your students need to progress.

I feel they are so important that I never let an assistant walk out on the floor without one. In addition, I give my instructors basic guidelines they must follow so I know they are planning their classes properly.

The following is adapted from the teaching plan guidelines I hand out to my helpers and assistants, and should give you a good idea of how to structure your classes effectively: Read the rest of this entry »

If you read my article on time management and setting priorities, you now understand what you need to be doing during peak activity hours.

However, what you should be doing before and after classes is what I want to address in this article.

The following are essential activities that should be done in your studio every day, before and after your classes: Read the rest of this entry »

The following are some simple, straightforward teaching tips I hand out to all my instructors and assistants when they begin helping out in class: Read the rest of this entry »