[nobe-l] Tutoring was Re: Teaching College Spanish

[Robert Spangler]

Hello all,

Thanks for all of your responses.

I just got a request to do some tutoring.  Now I would imagine that 
one-on-one tutoring would actually be easier than teaching a class but 
if any of you have done this before, could you please share your 
experiences and ideas?
Thanks,
Robert Spangler, B.A. in Urban Studies and Spanish
spangler.robert at gmail.com

On 5/22/2013 9:37 PM, Helen Stevens wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> I have a mix of experience in education and teaching. In terms of
> blindness I think adults are much easier to deal with. It is perfectly
> reasonable to require college students to submit assignments
> electronically, as many sighted instructors do. In terms of tests, many
> schools are switching to electronic tests, which can work well, or you
> will need a reader to access handwritten material. Depending on the size
> of your classes, oral exams are also totally accessible. For calling on
> students, the saying of names should work well with college students. At
> least in small and medium sized classes, this should not be a problem
> for them. Cold-calling is also an option if you want to make sure to
> cover everyone, though really if college students aren't paying
> attention that's there own problem. In language classes I feel like a
> lot of partner discussion can be helpful, which also engages everyone. I
> hope this is helpful.
>
> Helen
>
>> *From: *Robert Spangler <spangler.robert at gmail.com
>> <mailto:spangler.robert at gmail.com>>
>> *Subject: **Re: [nobe-l] Teaching College Spanish*
>> *Date: *May 21, 2013 9:55:23 AM CDT
>> *To: *National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nobe-l at nfbnet.org>>
>> *Reply-To: *National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nobe-l at nfbnet.org>>
>>
>> Yeah, sorry my message was so brief.  I graduated last year with a
>> bachelors in Spanish.  I am very knowledgeable in my field but I have
>> never taught before.  I have tutored a little bit.  Also, I have taken
>> a class in second language acquisition where we learned specific
>> methods for teaching foreign language and how to make lesson plans but
>> of course nothing specific to my situation.  I really only wish to
>> teach college level/adults.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Robert Spangler, B.A. in Urban Studies and Spanish
>> spangler.robert at gmail.com <mailto:spangler.robert at gmail.com>
>>
>> On 5/21/2013 10:17 AM, Jewel wrote:
>>> Wow that is a loaded question. What sorts of things are you worried
>>> about? What is your teaching style? Do you have any prior experience
>>> teaching, even in an after-school program or Bible class? I think
>>> more information is needed before advice can be given, but that's
>>> just my two cents worth.
>>> -Jewel
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On May 21, 2013, at 10:06 AM, Robert Spangler
>>> <spangler.robert at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>
>>>> I will be starting to work on my Spanish Masters degree in the fall.
>>>>  In January, I will start my teaching assistantship.  I will be
>>>> teaching one class.  Although I have given it some thought, I am not
>>>> very familiar with how someone who is blind manages a classroom.
>>>>  So, I am looking for any tips or suggestions that anyone may be
>>>> able to provide.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Robert Spangler, B.A. in Urban Studies and Spanish
>>>> spangler.robert at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
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