Eugene,
Great post! It is clear that you really want students to understand and know that you want them to succeed.
Jae Gruber
As much as possible I try to relate the techniques to real world applications. I "sell" the students on the importance of each given idea.
Establishing credibility with the students is necessary as well.
Dave,
Excellent point indeed: establishing credibility is extremely important. I like the analogy of "selling" the students on the importance of class concepts.
Jae Gruber
I never sugar coat how diffictult it is to be a chef, in any career path. But I like to talk about how many different careers in the industry there are today. Hostpitals, schools, clubs, casinos, sports stadiums,food sales, and many more. I tell them that with passion, sacrifice , and hard work anyone can have a wonderful career, like I do!
Matthew,
Very good points Matthew. It is good to give students a true perspective of the industry, as it can be perceived as glamourous and easy. There are certainly many career choices for students. Not every student will or will want to end up in a fine dining environment or hotel. The more options the students consider, the more they will be able to find the right fit for their skills.
Jae Gruber
