The first day of recitations went fairly well. My teaching style developed throughout the day, but was generally even (so everyone pretty much got the same information). I have some good, interested students--some of whom even laughed at my minor jokes. The sessions for the most part ran shy of the allotted time, so I'll probably need to do something to pack them a little fuller in the coming weeks.
Overall, I liked doing it--which is good--but I'm going to reserve judgment on whether or not I like teaching until the entire term is over. I was fortunate enough not to face any major snags on day one, but I know they're waiting in the wings.
So, the jury is still out.
In other news, my non-teaching responsibilities are worrying me. I really cannot wait to get through this term to the summer on the other side. Nor can I wait for the Japan that's waiting across that coming summer.
I have several applications outstanding for that trip that I won't hear about until sometime in March. (March is also the date for the Grad Expo.) For the next two months, I'll undoubtedly be more than a handful. I apologize in advance.
Overall, I liked doing it--which is good--but I'm going to reserve judgment on whether or not I like teaching until the entire term is over. I was fortunate enough not to face any major snags on day one, but I know they're waiting in the wings.
So, the jury is still out.
In other news, my non-teaching responsibilities are worrying me. I really cannot wait to get through this term to the summer on the other side. Nor can I wait for the Japan that's waiting across that coming summer.
I have several applications outstanding for that trip that I won't hear about until sometime in March. (March is also the date for the Grad Expo.) For the next two months, I'll undoubtedly be more than a handful. I apologize in advance.