Gut: My first lesson I knew I was going to be a little nervous because I wasn't to familiar with a few of my classmates in my group so I didn't want to mess up to bad. Also, I was nervous because I had to associate my instant activity to ballroom dancing which I had a tough time with because I never had to do it before.
My second time teaching it I was a little more comfortable, but looking back at the video I made a lot of errors and I am actually disappointed at myself for doing those mistakes. I know I could do a lot better, but I let my nerves take over and I need to not let that happen.
So What: I need to learn more on how to control my nerves because it affected my breathing and where I was looking. It could make the class think that I have no idea what is going on and that I wasn't fully prepared. Confidence is key because if I look confident the students will want to do the activities more and enjoy them a lot more. Also, I need to have a good hook because the first time around I had one and I associated ballroom dancing with family parties or just a party in general. I wanted them to know that what they learn here they will be able to use outside of the class. It had them more engaged to actually learn it from then on out.
Now What: Now I got another time practicing teaching a little bit so I am hoping I learn from my mistakes. I think next time I will show more confidence because I know my class a little better and I will prepare myself a lot more so I don't look as if I am thinking about my next move all the time. I will definitely practice either in the gym or in a mirror or even in front of a friend of mine just so I build up confidence and I have a mental game plan on how I want to run my class. Also, I will try my hardest to not say guys as much in my everyday speech because it is not recognizing the girls in my class.
Here I am explaining to my class how to do the instant activity.
Hi Anthony, good reflection. You missed creating connections to literature. Like using your book as a reference to show what you mean when you explain the reasons. Also, be sure to put learning first and focus on the learning within your reflection. I think it will be important for you to research your topic in depth and perhaps see if someone teaches classes in the subject so you can be more comfortable teaching it.
ReplyDeleteHey, everyone has nerves their first time teaching, it happens. A way to help that is slowing down and calm your hands. You can practice your lesson for your friends or roommates so that when you actually teach it, it won't be as nerve racking. Practicing it before hand may sound weird but it really does work, just try it. Try not to look around as much, make eye contact with your students so that you can make sure they are really listening. Practice not saying guys outside of class, that will help you so that you will not say it when you are nervous in class. Overall great first lab, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHey Anthony, I would say that you definitely improved in your second attempt from your first. in your first attempt you said guys a lot and in your second attempt you could tell that you were more relaxed and focused on not saying guys.
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