A day in the class room and my take aways

And not everyone learns the same way! Some can read and learn and some need hands on, let me touch and feel, do it, and I can learn. 

I have no doubt you would be/are a great teacher! Let me know when the classes are...I NEED an excuse to come to the lake! 

Tammy, engaging conversation plus great information is an unbeatable combination! I totally agree the lecture approach is a no-win!

As a former trainer in a previous life, you are right now, adult learners had reading and lecture. They want to be engaged and learning and expect to leave learning something but you only have 10 minutes to "capture" them otherwise they check out. 

The only way I can take anything away, typically, is if there is discussion and true engagement.  Otherwise, I can just read about it the topic online.  I don't learn as well by "listening" to someone lecture or talk TO me, I prefer it relate to real life in a way that makes me think rather than just makes me take notes and drink an excessive amount of caffeine.

I am totally a visual learner. Anytime someone that is teaching has the words up on the board or has pictures to describe what they're teaching I learn so much better.

Hi Tammy,  Everyone wants to be a part of something.  If they participate, the information is absorbed easier.  Nice blog.

"Lecture" only accomplishes one thing, it allows the teacher to get the class done.  It doesn't do much for the students, but if the teacher's only goal was to get the class done, then that's clearly immaterial.

Based on your work here at ActiveRain, I'd expect you'll be a very hands on teacher who foments discussion.

Best wishes Tammy on getting your students to engage and learn. You were chosen to teach because you have the skills it takes to teach. Confidence will get you through it; whether or not the student is engaged is hard to predict. I find that those who attend classes are there for a reason and those who would rather do online classes are different learners.

This will be a great challenge for you and I know you will get more out of it and those that want to learn will too.

Great teachers can make a real difference in the classroom. One of my least favorite classes for my GRI was only bearable because the instructor was entertaining. 

Tammy I have always enjoyed teaching, very rewarding to pass on knowledge that I have accumulated over a period of time...and very refreshing to see eager and interesting questions....so how was dinner?;), Endre

Sounds like some good lessons were learned on both sides of the podium Tammy, good to see things are working well for you.

Tammy~ I've been a trainer in some capacity in just about every job I've ever had. There's one thing I've learned...we all learn differently!

Tammy, No doubt, many different preferred learning styles.  I do best reading and visually, no auditory.  And typically I'd rather just be given the content and allowed to go at my own pace.  Bill