1. What do you do on a regular (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly/etc) basis that you never thought you'd do?
I present to a very large group of people on a weekly basis. Something I NEVER thought I would do.
I present to a very large group of people on a weekly basis. Something I NEVER thought I would do.
2. Was there a reason you thought you'd never do it?
If so, what was the reason?
So, y'all may not have noticed this about me - but I am shy from time to time. In the past (okay, and sometimes in the present) I've found/find it difficult to find the courage to speak to people...like even one on one.....when I earned my Masters degree my adviser told me that I was ready for the PhD program but that she worried I was too too shy to throw elbows like I needed to in order to deal with the group of opinionated (at times bullheaded) fellow PhD students. So I decided to go back to Jr. High - the root of all evil - so I could learn how to speak up....it started with speaking in front of 30+ Jr High kids each hour to my current job....where I work with the staff.....
So, y'all may not have noticed this about me - but I am shy from time to time. In the past (okay, and sometimes in the present) I've found/find it difficult to find the courage to speak to people...like even one on one.....when I earned my Masters degree my adviser told me that I was ready for the PhD program but that she worried I was too too shy to throw elbows like I needed to in order to deal with the group of opinionated (at times bullheaded) fellow PhD students. So I decided to go back to Jr. High - the root of all evil - so I could learn how to speak up....it started with speaking in front of 30+ Jr High kids each hour to my current job....where I work with the staff.....
3. How often do you do this regular thing?
Every Thursday....I am responsible for planning and implementing professional development for our staff of 60+ staff of surly Jr. High teachers.
Every Thursday....I am responsible for planning and implementing professional development for our staff of 60+ staff of surly Jr. High teachers.
4. Do you have feelings about doing it?
If so, what are they?
I get a little less nervous every time...but I still get butterflies..the nature of the way that I teach (kids and adults) is that I ask questions to get people to think - so that means I have to be prepared for all kinds of answers...even answers that aren't exactly pretty - or that catch me off guard.......the great thing is that people are very supportive. I've actually had people tell me that I am a natural in front of large groups of people....I always laugh....but, I am glad that I am getting better at acting less freaked out....I'm proud of myself for trying to "get over myself" - if you asked me as I was graduating from Cottey if I would make a habit of spending my time in front of a room full of Jr High teachers.....I would have (very quietly) told you that you were crazy....
I get a little less nervous every time...but I still get butterflies..the nature of the way that I teach (kids and adults) is that I ask questions to get people to think - so that means I have to be prepared for all kinds of answers...even answers that aren't exactly pretty - or that catch me off guard.......the great thing is that people are very supportive. I've actually had people tell me that I am a natural in front of large groups of people....I always laugh....but, I am glad that I am getting better at acting less freaked out....I'm proud of myself for trying to "get over myself" - if you asked me as I was graduating from Cottey if I would make a habit of spending my time in front of a room full of Jr High teachers.....I would have (very quietly) told you that you were crazy....
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