Beitlers in NYC

Many of you know by now that I am teaching an English Methods class next year at NYU.  I will be teaching the Fast-Track master’s students.  I’m a little nervous about teaching college students.  They’re a bit of an audience change from my last teaching position.  And my sense of humor suits middle-schoolers so well!  I am excited by the content, though.  When I think of some of the other classes I could be teaching, mostly general education and philosophy of education classes, I consider myself very lucky.

So what do you do when you are nervous?  Find support!  I contacted one of the other instructors for the course and found that he is willing to collaborate.  He has already taught the course for one year and is excited about having someone to work with to improve his teaching.  Today is my first meeting with him and also my first venture into Queens, not including trips from the airport!