Here we are again, gotta say I'm actually excited about jumping back in the saddle in EDU. I was surprised not to see any familiar faces from 250, well except Dr. Clark. It was great to see though that I'm not the only guy that's going in to teach history. It is interesting to see the new class where everyone is really quite and are a little timid to answer questions or ask them. Hopefully in a few weeks that will change and then it gets fun.
Despite EDU 250 being the hardest class I've ever taken it was also the most fun class I've ever had. Despite the chaotic schedule and over whelming amount of papers I actually missed doing this. But this time around I know what to expect and what is expected of me. Going back into this has proven easier than I originally thought because we're not covering info we've never heard before. Instead we are just building on prior knowledge from last semester or at least that's how it is for me. This helps in acquiring new info because I have something to connect it to.
I've been reading other student's blogs about this semester and it seems almost everyone is a bit intimidated by how much work there is for this class. If I had 21 credit hours I might be having a mini heart attack too but after last semester I've seen that it is possible. All you need is a large pot of coffee and an IV.
This is what I learned from my experience from last semester and that is:
1. Don't be afraid to ask questions, the professor won't bite.
2. Its okay to ask for help on papers and projects, that means from other students as well (I don't mean copying from other people's work or having them write it for you, trust me the professor will know). You're not alone on this.
Dalton,
ReplyDeleteGreat advice! I hope everyone gets their coffee ready. I'm glad you feel prepared for this class, and I do hope to expand upon what you learned last semester. I look forward to reading about your learning as we progress.