Remember that your students are going to have differing ages, genders, backgrounds, skills, hopes, fears, expectations, and aspirations. It’s a good idea to gather as much information as possible on these areas from your students prior to the course. Some of this can be done on the booking form or a simple questionnaire.
Questions you might want to ask beginners: 可向初学者提出如下问题:
• Why do you want to learn this activity? • 你为什么想要学习这项技能? • Have you done any sailing or windsurfing before, when, where etc.? • 你以前是否有过帆船或帆板的经历?什么时候?在什么地⽅?等等 • Do you take part in any other watersports? • 你有参与其他⽔上活动吗? • Do you think you will carry on after this course? • 你觉得在这节课之后,你还会继续学习吗? Being prepared with this information can help you to: 提前了解这些信息有助于: • Create the right environment • 创造合适的课程氛围 • Be warm, welcoming, and friendly • 树⽴热情友好的教学形象 • Tell them a bit about yourself • 跟他们讲⼀讲你⾃⼰ • Get them talking about themselves • 让他们谈⼀谈⾃⼰ • Tell them what to expect (and what not to expect) • 告知他们课程期许(在课程内不希望发⽣的事情) • Create the course together • 共同制定课程