Micro Teaching Reflective Report
Section A: Overview of Demonstration Lessons
Lesson 1: Exploring Sentence Structure
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Preparation Duration: 3 days
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Key Focus: Production and distribution of writing
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Pre-Teaching Conference: During the pre-teaching conference with my supervisor, we discussed the lesson’s objectives and how to effectively engage students in exploring sentence structure. It was a productive meeting, where I felt supported in organizing my thoughts and materials for the lesson.
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Teaching Experience: On the day of the lesson, I was quite nervous, which impacted my confidence. This was my first time teaching, and I found myself struggling with transitions and timing. However, I was able to communicate the core concepts regarding sentence structure to the students, albeit less smoothly than I had hoped.
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Post-Teaching Conference: In the post-teaching conference, my supervisor provided constructive feedback that helped me recognize my strengths and areas of improvement. I learned that while I had valuable content to share, I needed to enhance my pacing and transitions between activities. My supervisor encouraged me to focus on building my confidence and to practice classroom management techniques.
Lesson 2: Main Idea in Simple Fiction
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Preparation Duration: 2 days
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Key Focus: Identifying main ideas in simple fiction texts
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Pre-Teaching Conference: The pre-teaching conference lasted 10 minutes, where I explained my lesson plan and highlighted how I aimed to set the scene for the students. My supervisor provided positive feedback and confirmed the appropriateness of my approach.
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Teaching Experience: I approached my second lesson with more confidence, having learned from the first. I was proactive in setting the scene for my students and providing context for the lesson. I utilized handouts to support their understanding, which was well-received. However, I realized I still needed to improve on time management.
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Post-Teaching Conference: In the 30-minute post-conference, my supervisor complimented the improvements I had made, particularly in keeping students engaged. Nonetheless, I acknowledged the need to incorporate more activities and provide better supervision during exercises. I understood the importance of pacing the lesson to allow sufficient time for student participation, and I left feeling optimistic about the next teaching opportunity.
Section B: Reflection
Communication with Supervisor
The communication with my supervisor during the pre-teaching conferences was vital in shaping my lesson plans. Their feedback was constructive and led me to reflect critically on my teaching approaches. The post-teaching conferences helped translate theoretical knowledge into practical improvements, allowing me to identify aspects such as time management and engagement strategies for future lessons.
Improvements and Adjustments
From the advisory lesson observation, several adjustments were made for the first lesson for assessment. I focused on incorporating various engaging elements into the lesson, anticipating diverse learning styles. Listener feedback indicated that I needed more practice regarding time management and transitions, which were addressed before my second lesson.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The strengths identified in my advisory lesson included my content knowledge and ability to connect with students. The feedback helped me recognize my need to improve pacing and classroom management techniques. Based on these insights, I implemented changes in the first lesson, leading to a smoother teaching experience overall.
In the second lesson, I maintained my strengths but learned the importance of active student involvement and how to distribute time effectively during activities. The positive reactions to my handouts and lesson introduction suggested that I was on the right path.
Recommendations for Future Lessons
Moving forward, I aim to meticulously plan each segment of my lessons to improve transition times. I will incorporate more hands-on activities and real-time feedback opportunities for students. The balance between structured content delivery and allowing students to express their understanding through creative means will be a focal point in my next assessments.
Summary
In summary, my experiences in these micro-teaching sessions served as a significant learning journey. From the initial nervousness in the first lesson to gaining confidence in the second, I learned the criticality of preparation, adaptive teaching strategies, and the importance of supervisor feedback. I will carry these lessons into my future teaching practices, continually striving for improvement in both my content delivery and student engagement. I am looking forward to implementing these insights and further honing my teaching skills in the upcoming semester.