Finding that "sweet spot" of teacher-talk vs. student-talk takes time and experience, and you have articulated that very well. It's crucial that beginning teachers (and veterans as well!) don't get discouraged when they realize they have fallen back into old habits. Regroup, recommit, and keep on honing skills, good advice for both students and instructors.
Finding that "sweet spot" of teacher-talk vs. student-talk takes time and experience, and you have articulated that very well. It's crucial that beginning teachers (and veterans as well!) don't get discouraged when they realize they have fallen back into old habits. Regroup, recommit, and keep on honing skills, good advice for both students and instructors.
Thank you for sharing your opinions on this. I have similar struggles. "Direct instruction at the end" is a nice idea.