Friday, September 8, 2006

The Worth of Women Helping

Some examples from the worlds of salsa and bible study groups:

  • prayer and preparation

  • making sure meeting up to prepare/practise actually happens

  • helping chose what to teach

  • helping determine structure of lesson

  • giving ideas about/discussing individual group members

  • asking questions about the teaching material – preempts questions group members will have and improves male leader's understanding and explanation

  • going over what will be taught

  • discussing/preparing any feedback to the group

  • making sure equipment is ready

  • incidental, public teaching of women during class

  • 'private' teaching of men and women during class

  • 'private' teaching of (men and) women after group – answering questions/issues

  • smooth running of class/group – eg keeping track of time, changing songs, telling barman if people haven't paid, making announcements, inviting contributions from quiet members

  • helping create supportive, friendly, fun learning environment – making jokes, admitting difficulties, listening attentively and warmly

  • patient and sacrificial participation – eg dancing with beginner men

  • socialising/chatting to people, building a welcome vibe

  • packing up

  • helping review how it went

  • helping provide feedback to other teachers/elders

  • meeting/liasing with other teachers about how bests to run classes etc

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