I must say that the second practicum was much more interesting than the first.
For one reason, I got to do more. I taught a unit in story writing, a lesson in science, a PE lesson and an art lesson. Each went well. Each had room for improvement.
Some things went really well - like the art lesson. It was really hard to keep those who had figured it out from telling those who hadn't yet. In the end, they were all fully engaged and loved it.
What also went well, but could be tweaked a little - the gym class. These kids were polite and attentive, but it is really hard to rein them in when they are having so much fun. There is only so much time in class and I found we were running out. I should have taught them fewer things in order for them to have enough time to enjoy themselves.
The main thing is that the teacher’s level of confidence greatly affects the success or failure of a lesson. If you know what you are talking about, it will definitely go more smoothly.
For one reason, I got to do more. I taught a unit in story writing, a lesson in science, a PE lesson and an art lesson. Each went well. Each had room for improvement.
Some things went really well - like the art lesson. It was really hard to keep those who had figured it out from telling those who hadn't yet. In the end, they were all fully engaged and loved it.
What also went well, but could be tweaked a little - the gym class. These kids were polite and attentive, but it is really hard to rein them in when they are having so much fun. There is only so much time in class and I found we were running out. I should have taught them fewer things in order for them to have enough time to enjoy themselves.
The main thing is that the teacher’s level of confidence greatly affects the success or failure of a lesson. If you know what you are talking about, it will definitely go more smoothly.