The class was a very well behaved class, and really seemed to enjoy the discussion. It took me a minuet to get the names memorized, but the students were very graceful about my inexperience an newness in the classroom. To be honest I was nervous when I was getting started. I really didn't show my enthusiasm and I stuck to the podium at first, which I'm sure came off as being withdrawn. As the lesson progressed, I warmed up more and started to relax, which the students seemed to enjoy.I spoke with appropriate volume and speed, but I really need to work on pacing my lessons. I asked a ton of questions and generated a lot of responses for m the students. Unfortunately, it would be a stretch to say I made it halfway through the lesson. My microteaching was on a block schedule the week before, so the 45 minuet class flew by like it wasn't even ten minuets long.
Considering each of these, I think I didn't do half bad for what its worth. The class was engaged, participating and I taught bell to bell. As I work with the students and build my teacher confidence, I will become more comfortable. I want to do well for the students, which sometimes leaves me to afraid to make a move. Hopefully I will work through that this spring!
Ryan, I'd love to tell you that the nerves go away, but as I stood in front of our teaching cohort on the first day of our fall term I had to confess shakey hands to them! Keep in mind: Nerves aren't a bad thing. Nerves mean you care and want to do well. You're doing a great job acknowledging where you're at, addressing the emotion, and moving through! I'm glad you found some comfort as the lesson progressed! :-) Keep at it!
ReplyDeleteRyan, being nervous is a natural reaction whenever working with new audiences or tackling new material, but showing that your focus is on the students and not on the nerves, is what will help you become a successful teacher. Remember, "no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care", and by keeping this in mind as you plan lessons and create student centered learning activities, you can help both you and your students to focus on the positive and less on the nerves!
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