1.) "What"
When I was told I had to teach the class an instant warm up my first reaction was nervousness. I am a very outspoken and outgoing student so I don't know why I felt this way. The first day teaching and second day teaching were night and day to me. The first time I taught I was very a bit scared. I mumbled my directions, talked fast and rushed the whole lesson. The second time teaching I felt a lot more relaxed and more comfortable with my classmates, and I believe I slowed everything down and made my lesson a lot more respectable than the first.
2.) "Gut"
After the first lesson I was very frustrated with myself. I thought I was going to show up to class and just do everything perfect. When it was time for me to teach I started to talk very fast and stutter. That was embarrassing to me because I wasn't really that comfortable with my classmates and I didn't want anyone to judge me. I knew I was going fast, but I was at the point where I just wanted to get it over with.
The second lesson was very different for me though. After the first lesson I felt a new connection with my classmates. We were all joking around and laughing, and I came to realize that I wasn't the only one doing this. My second lesson went a lot smoother and I taught the class a lot slower and in rhythm. The only thing I forgot to do was mention my name.
3.) "So What"
I need to just take a deep breath before the next time I teach and tell myself that I am going to be doing this for a career. I have to slow down and give clear directions, otherwise the students wont understand me and the lesson will be hard to get through. If I am giving unclear directions and mumbling it shows the students that I am not confident. Confidence is very important in the development of a teacher and my goal for the next teaching lessons is to have full confidence in myself.
4.) "Now What"
Now I need to take the next lesson a little more serious. I kind of just went through the motions with the last lesson. I think I need to practice at night in front of a mirror, or to my friends outside the class. If I do this it will be a lot easier for me to teach in class rather than to just go through the motions. I need to go into the classroom thinking I am the best teacher and showing the confidence that I have.
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI watched your youtube video and you did a great job at communicating with the students. This activity got everyones heart rate up and kept everyone moving. The only thing you forgot was a signal for attention.
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI watched your youtube video and you did a great job at communicating with the students. This activity got everyones heart rate up and kept everyone moving. The only thing you forgot was a signal for attention.
Good reflection Anthony! I agree that laughing with students is important, specially in high school! You did well in your write up but forgot to connect your explanation to the literature, showing proof for your reasoning is important - WHY do you need to do things? Just because? I agree that taking the lesson serious is important. Backing up your reasons for why you teach with theory of learning will help you be more serious so you can be recognized as someone responsible and knowledgeable about teaching! You will get there, do your homework, read, get comfortable and show us what you know! Also, maybe you want to search for way to take a few dance classes since this won't be your first and only time teaching it ;)
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Anthony, I thought you did a lot better with the second lab, being nervous is just something that happens with your first kind of like real teaching experience. Great idea to practice with friends before, that will help you out a great deal because you are familiar with the lesson. Taking a deep breath right before you teach will get you under control, ready and confident to teach. Great job, keep up the good work!
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