You fidget nervously, mind-racing, heart-pounding, waiting for your laptop to ring with a highly anticipated and very important call. Any moment now – the penultimate minute ticks over.
What will they think of me? Have I prepared enough? What if I forget everything I have ever been taught?
Whether you are the student or the teacher, it’s only natural to feel nervous before the first lesson.
However, with careful planning and preparation and always being mindful of a flexible approach that places the student firmly at the centre of the lesson, the teacher can quickly create a supportive environment and establish a rapport that fully engages the student with the learning.
The result is a positive first lesson experience for everyone.
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