Lab A Anthony Piscitello Table Tennis

Lab A-Reflection

What?

Walking into lab A for the first time was a nerve racking experience. I did not feel comfortable speaking in front of my peers and was worried that I would exclude some of the minor details. I ended up not even introducing myself but was aware of it as soon as I finished. My eye contact was not great and I could have slowed myself down at times. Even though my instructions were clear and direct, I could have been a little bit louder. Another key point that I think that I could have done a better job with was encouraging the students and being involved with the activity rather than simply sitting back and watching the students participate. My activity was good in the aspect that all of the students were involved with maximal repetitions and no one was sitting out. 

Gut

The biggest concern of mine coming into this lab was that I was going to stumble over my words and have difficulty speaking in front of the class. I was relieved instantly when I found out that the class was going to split in half. I was concerned that my activity was not going to be good enough and that the TA's would not approve of what I wanted to teach. I soon realized that I was over-thinking the entire thing and that I just needed to go out in front of the class and do my thing. The first time around teaching I was petrified but for the second time I performed my lab A I felt much more comfortable and it got easier as I went along. I think my conclusion of the second attempt at lab A was my best in regards to public speaking.

So What?

I was speaking with my hands too much and saying "um" and this is distracting and shows a lack of professionalism. I need to become more comfortable speaking in front of my peers and maintain eye contact. I know that this will come with practice and preparation. I thought that I succeeded with my instant activities though because the students were all active for the entire time. 

Now What?

For the next lab, I know that I must speak louder, slower, and maintain eye contact. I will be drawing up index cards and reviewing my lesson several times out loud to myself will help a lot. I need to know that I am in control of the class and the students want to learn and that it is my job to educate them. 

This is me explaining the rules for Cyclops Tag.

This is me teaching Lab A day 2. Please, give me some feedback!