Re: Am I nuts? or reviewing for Students

[Jack Uretsky <jlu@HEP.ANL.GOV>]

It's tough.  I've been doing theater all my life, so I usually know when I
don't have and audience's attention.  There are undoubtedly
teachers in your institution who do it well.  Sit and observe one for a
while and ask the person to observe you.

It's even better if you find one that not only does it well but
understands what it is that he/she does well.

Further tips:
 Enjoy yourself.  If you're not having a good time in front
of the class then, probably, neither is the class.  On the other hand,
don't lower yourself by trying to be a clown.  An effective entertainer
commands the audience.

Dialogue with the students.  That's different from lecturing.  In a
dialogue you need frequent feedback from your opposite number.

Find out as much as you can about each individual student, so that you can
talk to each student as an individual.

Find demos that elicit interested responses.

Above all: learn to listen!
                                Regards,
                                        Jack

On Mon, 13 May 2002, J Montgomery wrote:

> Any tips for those of us who can't seem to pull off the
> "singing and dancing" properly?
>
> Julie Montgomery
>
> -----Original Message-----
> =46rom: Jack Uretsky [mailto:jlu@HEP.ANL.GOV]
> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 8:39 AM
> To: PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu
> Subject: Re: Am I nuts? or reviewing for Students
>
>
> I jest not.  "Singing and dancing" are of vital importance.
>                                 Regards,
>                                         Jack

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