The last couple days have been quite busy. The students have been arriving back slowing over the last couple of days. Monday morning at 4am is the last known airport student pick up, although there are still missing here on the island of Guam.
Yesterday we had registration here on campus where the students who didn't pre-register got to pick their classes and a few who did changed a class or two. Books were purchased and at 4:30pm the first class of the semester began.
My class is not until Thursday night and I am still trying to finalize my syllabus. Having not taught before it is difficult to determine how much material is needed to fill in a 2.5 hour class and what assignments might truly assess the students learning without overburdening them since this IS an undergraduate class unlike the graduate level classes I took in the same subject.
Although I will obviously be much busier - I am very excited to have the students back.
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Pacing a class is tough if you've never done it.
Plan enough so you can trim, tying to fill a dead 30 minutes on the spot is worse than having to trim 30 minutes!
Good luck - I know you'll be great!
hey Melissa,
Sounds like you are having a great time. I took the time to look over your BLOG..INTERESTING!! It is Beautiful in Guam. YOU should be very proud of yourself, i know God is. You are making a difference in others lives. Look where you are, and you were in doubt. I believe God has us exactly where he needs us to be. I will pray for much guidance and direction through the next few months. I know without doubt you will make the right decision. God bless you and keep you.
Love and Prayers
Lori and Nathan:)
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