One word to describe my mini-micro teaching lesson: WOW
'Wow' because I never had a camera videotaping my every move and every word...eek!!! and an even bigger 'wow' because here I was - out in the open - attempting to prove to my peers and counsellors that I do possess those innate qualities every aspiring teacher wants to believe they have!?
What I learned?
(1) I naturally say "Okay guys..." I am assuming this is a direct result from teaching swimming lessons, lifeguarding and working in camps for 8 summers! So it may take some serious work...
(2) There is no point writing down word-for-word what I 'plan' to say - cause really, does anything ever go as you plan?
(3) Most important: A teacher is allowed to have fun!!!
So my experience with mini-micro teaching? If it wasn't for that dreaded video - I may have needed to drink 2 cups of coffee every morning in November rather than one. Instead, I am slowly learning to LAUGH at myself. Please join in if you'd like :)
To many many more laughs this year...
Angela
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