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| Thu, 03-10-2005 - 8:12am |
I'm working at the food pantry and then going ski trip shopping today.
| Thu, 03-10-2005 - 8:12am |
I'm working at the food pantry and then going ski trip shopping today.
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Unfortunately its not a new instructor issue at all.
How do i deal w/ it? First I do what you did - repeat the cues pointedly & try rephrasing them. Over the years I've learned to say the same things in a zillion different ways. Next, if a significant portion of the class is having some sort of difficulty I just move on to something else. However, if it's just one or two people I either go to them and tell them (in the case of the inexperienced/uncoordinated or something that's difficult to express verbally), in a positive manner, what they're doing incorrectly and how to fix it OR (for those who are just choosing not to listen or figure they know better) I'll just let it go since I can't force anyone to do anything - they've been shown & told the correct form but its up to them to use it. I always explain why I've asked people to do things a certain way and the risk/benefit involved so they feel they're making an informed choice instead of just being bossed around.
It never ceases to be a a concern or terribly frustrating, but quite frankly it helps make us better, more concientious instructors. It keeps us focused; reminds us that its not easy for everyone & that every group is different even if its the same class; we learn to think on our feet; become more creative in our choice of exercise/choreography & how we present it and we have to thoroughly understand what we are doing and why we're doing it.
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