What creates an optimal teaching and learning situation?

Any successful crafting business offers their shoppers the opportunity for classes.

So what creates the dynamic of an ideal classroom experience?

There needs to be a balance of willingness and understanding.

A few things for students to keep in mind...

If that class is scheduled from 10-1 arrive around 9:45 with all
of the class supplies listed on your sign up sheet. 

If you have any questions about supplies this is your preclass time

that you are able to make sure that you are fully prepared for the class.

If you arrive late or under-prepared other students that

also paid for the lesson are loosing valuable learning time.

Instructors...

Come prepared.

Don't just wing things.

If you're teaching make sure you are teaching for all of the right reasons.

It really shows if you aren't there for the right reasons.

Keep in mind that some people are visual learners
where as some learn by reading a pattern or directions.

I have learned that it is best to provide a written and pictorial instruction to the
students to review before I show them hands on.

Many people learn at different speeds. Try to keep your curriculum flexible enough that you can have multiple students are different stages in the process and still be able to keep control.

Also keep in mind that all students will need
individual attention during the class.
If someone is paying you $30-$100 for the class
they will expect adequate one on one time.
So don't overbook your classes!

I know that a lot of this may come as a duh.

However, it amazes me at how many people forget the simple things.



~Hugs and Stitches~