Optimist2
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The most important thing to remember was not to be scared of the class. I told myself this a thousand times, but it still had not sunk in. After all, these were all college students, not children. Surely they could handle the material without becoming ridiculous. I had never taught a class in human sexuality before and was not sure what to expect.
As I stood outside the door of the classroom, trying to psych myself up to the challenge, I realized how young everyone looked, as they trooped past me into the classroom. I mean, for thirty nine I look good, with rock solid abs, a swimmer's build and only a twinge of gray at my temples. Still, these students were making me feel like and old man.
I had received the call the night before. The professor, one Michael Walden, had received the news that his mother had died, and wanted to take a few weeks off. There were only a few weeks to the end of the semester anyway, and he had left lesson plans. Today we were to discuss depictions of sexuality on television and in the movies, and discuss if they were realistic or not. He had even provided clips of love scenes from some HBO shows, R-rated movies and even pornographic movies, for the class to view and discuss. How hard could it be?
I straightened my tie, rolled my neck and shoulders a few times, pushed my round glasses back up on my long nose and then entered the classroom. The students looked especially expectant, as if they knew what today's class was about, though Mike had assured me that he had not told them. The projector was already set up and a white screen was at the front of the classroom.
It was an evening class, from 7:30-9 on a Wednesday night. I had already had a tiring day teaching my own sociology classes, but at least the subject was interesting.
"Good evening class, I'm Dr. Reynolds. I will be filling in for Professor Walden. He has had to withdraw from his classes for personal reasons. Now today we have a special treat for you. We will be playing video clips from movies, of love scenes, and discussing how realistic they are. Just a warning; some of these clips are pretty graphic, so if your easily offended man up. This is a class in human sexuality, not home economics." The class laughed and I felt more at ease. "Now I know that you are supposed to call me Dr. Reynolds, but you can call me Stephen if you like. Not Steve or Stevo, but Stephen. I don't know all your names, so why don't we go around really quickly and introduce ourselves. Tell me your name, what year your in and your favorite position."
This caused some nervous laughter and a few rolled eyes. Still, I wanted to get them to open up and talk about their experiences. It seemed to be a good place to start. There were only ten in the class, so it wouldn't take to long. I pointed at a lovely young woman in the front row. "Let's start with you miss."
OOC: Closed for Celestial Dragon
As I stood outside the door of the classroom, trying to psych myself up to the challenge, I realized how young everyone looked, as they trooped past me into the classroom. I mean, for thirty nine I look good, with rock solid abs, a swimmer's build and only a twinge of gray at my temples. Still, these students were making me feel like and old man.
I had received the call the night before. The professor, one Michael Walden, had received the news that his mother had died, and wanted to take a few weeks off. There were only a few weeks to the end of the semester anyway, and he had left lesson plans. Today we were to discuss depictions of sexuality on television and in the movies, and discuss if they were realistic or not. He had even provided clips of love scenes from some HBO shows, R-rated movies and even pornographic movies, for the class to view and discuss. How hard could it be?
I straightened my tie, rolled my neck and shoulders a few times, pushed my round glasses back up on my long nose and then entered the classroom. The students looked especially expectant, as if they knew what today's class was about, though Mike had assured me that he had not told them. The projector was already set up and a white screen was at the front of the classroom.
It was an evening class, from 7:30-9 on a Wednesday night. I had already had a tiring day teaching my own sociology classes, but at least the subject was interesting.
"Good evening class, I'm Dr. Reynolds. I will be filling in for Professor Walden. He has had to withdraw from his classes for personal reasons. Now today we have a special treat for you. We will be playing video clips from movies, of love scenes, and discussing how realistic they are. Just a warning; some of these clips are pretty graphic, so if your easily offended man up. This is a class in human sexuality, not home economics." The class laughed and I felt more at ease. "Now I know that you are supposed to call me Dr. Reynolds, but you can call me Stephen if you like. Not Steve or Stevo, but Stephen. I don't know all your names, so why don't we go around really quickly and introduce ourselves. Tell me your name, what year your in and your favorite position."
This caused some nervous laughter and a few rolled eyes. Still, I wanted to get them to open up and talk about their experiences. It seemed to be a good place to start. There were only ten in the class, so it wouldn't take to long. I pointed at a lovely young woman in the front row. "Let's start with you miss."
OOC: Closed for Celestial Dragon
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