What are you most anxious about?

1. I am afraid to stand in front of a crowd
2. I don't know the answer
3. The students are not interested
4. A heckler makes fun of me
5. I don't know how to handle difficult situations (cheating, sexual harrassment ...)
6. I don't have enough time to do all the things that I should do.
7. I run out of material and things to say.

1. That will quickly disappear. Most of the students are intimidated by you too!
2. A common occurrence! Do not feel embarrassed. Promise to find out. Post the answer.
3. Motivation is the factor in teaching. Explain why your material is relevant.
4. Take it with a sense of humor. Let them laugh. Then continue with your plan.
5. They do not occur all that often. Let your professor help you.
6. Time management. Set priorities.
7. Ask whether there are other questions. Ask test questions about the material you covered. Let the class out early. (Prepare more material next time!).