04 - The Circle
Black_Kitty on July 24, 2014
Alternate end line: I then followed up with drawing one point perspective without a ruler…because I live ON THE EDGE.
Something like this did actually happen. I was trying to demonstrate how to use shading to turn 2D objects into 3D objects so I quickly drew a circle on the blackboard. The class went nuts. I had to draw it again to show them that it wasn't a fluke.
There's a trick to it, especially if you're drawing on the blackboard. Draw half of it first, then draw the other half. A bigger circle is easier to draw than a smaller circle. Make sure your hand is relaxed a bit when you draw it and it'll generally turn out okay.
There's always that one suspicious kid in your class regardless of what subject you teach. He/She sits in the back and just looks at you, silently asking how qualified are you exactly. To be honest I don't think you have to be an expert at your subject to teach it.
You do have to actually know how to teach though which generally means knowing how to set things up for learning. My favourite classes to teach are always art classes. They are often the classes with the most positive, relevant, and authentic learning environments. Unfortunately they are also the classes the adults care the least about.
I'm getting old now. My hand cramped towards the end.
kawaiidaigakusei at 1:21PM, July 27, 2014
The Author's Notes section is just as entertaining as the comic itself. :)
Black_Kitty at 7:49AM, July 27, 2014
Yeah I think adults tend to be more understanding although I have heard that adult students can come with their own challenges. I think the unfortunate thing is that older teens tend to play the system. It's not so much that they are suspicious, but that they just want a good grade so they try to figure you out. It's not necessarily their fault since post secondary, parents, and teachers place so much emphasis on grades so it's only natural that they in turn value the grades.
Ozoneocean at 11:59AM, July 26, 2014
Love this! I haven't taut much, but there is that strange respect/suspicion relationship with students. Older ones are way easier and respect you more (adults students particularly).