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The Art of Teaching Craft This book is a great handbook written for all those who teach classes of Art & Craft. It will guide you an the many things to consider when teaching a class.

Especially for those who are not trained teachers, this book helps you to realise there are many other things to consider other than what you are going to teach.

This book takes you through the teaching environment eg lighting, furniture used & class size. Ethics & professionalism are discussed along with establishing realistic aims & objectives for your class. You must create a positive classroom atmosphere, prepare your teaching aids & have planned your teaching strategies & techniques.

Students must be motivated & you must be prepared to cope with difficult students or those with special needs. At the end os the class it is wise to evaluate the lesson.

Business practicalities are considered along with the place of the classes eg dou you have them at home or in a shop or studio.

This is a great book to help you formulate your ideas before you start classes. Especially valuable for those who wish to teach their skill & are not formally trained to do this.

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