This past Thursday was a lesson in mindfulness. I was given the chance to lead a class. I had a plan and the intent to bring it into fruition. It started off well, but my ability to teach still has a long way to go to make it last the entire class.
I realized that I have difficulty adjusting to the pace of a class. I didn't recognize how slow it was going and by the time I did, the time had past to fix it. As much as I give myself a hard time, I actually appreciate and enjoy these moments.
I learned plenty about what to do and how to present myself. Explain less and be confident that what I am teaching is correct, even if it might not be. When I am standing in front of the class, there is no room for second guessing. Wait until after class to analyze the accuracy of my lesson. I need to stop repeating myself and trust that the students understand. Let them figure it out and think about it instead of trying to give every possible detail I can think of.
This is something that comes with experience, not many people are great at teaching right from the get go. I can't wait to apply what I learned, make more mistakes and learn even more.
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