tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563972443080081407.post5594543399337949730..comments2023-07-25T09:05:24.908-07:00Comments on Musicology / Matters: How To Be a Musicology AdjunctPMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14859373169517442483noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563972443080081407.post-6973037500466515952009-05-28T13:33:21.990-07:002009-05-28T13:33:21.990-07:00#3 & #4 at the bottom are really important--es...#3 & #4 at the bottom are really important--especially when you remember to balance them with the "I can teach anything you can throw at me" attitude you (rightfully, I think) advocate. I had a rough experience teaching a class outside my comfort zone because I put in disportionate amounts of time getting myself conversant in the topic. I was never able to lighten up and it showed in the way I prepped classes: all information gathering, no lesson planning. As a result class periods were slogging lectures instead of a more flexible variety of activities that would keep all of us engaged. Throw in prepping for comprehensives and I had a small breakdown. Needless to say nothing went particularly smooth: I wasn't called back to adjunct again and only passed a portion of the exams. <br /><br />What did I learn? a) know what you're getting into and find a way to fit regular convalescnce into your adjuncting schedule. b) you're going to do more than you're paid for, but don't kill yourself. c) you're a better teacher when you're realistic and self-aware about how you're handling things.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.better next timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563972443080081407.post-67175666757227923372009-04-21T20:39:00.000-07:002009-04-21T20:39:00.000-07:00This is a very interesting post! I keep my fingers...This is a very interesting post! I keep my fingers crossed that the economy will turn up in a few years, but in the meanwhile, adjuncting seems more promising than trying to be an independent scholar. However, so many areas already have "their person" who covers all the music appreciation classes around, and I'm sure those people cling to their jobs for dear life (who can blame them.) In any case, I appreciate your advice, and I hope you'll post more tips as you think of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com