My teacher practice was quite hectic. At the same time as I started my teacher practice, I also started another job. It was rather challenging, but I managed. The unlucky bit was that I had no time for reflecting in my blog, but instead I made detailed teaching plans and made notes along the way.
I was very well prepared for my first lecture. I presented the course requirement for the group and informed them about what the students need to do in order to pass. The responsible teacher was not present during the first week of classes, but my guiding teacher was present. I was a bit nervous, but since I had made a detailed plan, it made me more comfortable.
Since teaching is new to me, I had no clear idea of what to expect from the first lesson. I emphasized on getting to know the students in the class and to let the students get to know each other. We made a round of presentation, where I asked all students what they are interested in. We had much dialogue, with some actual games and with the students having to pick a country by being quick = running.
I think it was the most fun lesson (3hrs) and the best prepared lesson. I showed maps, had technical difficulties, ask my students to put themselves on the world map, asked them to run to pick a country to follow.. The last task we did was a group assignment where students were to figure out and discuss in their groups how free/democratic a country is and put Asian countries into categories (free, semi-free, not free country). This was a bit difficult as a start when we all have different understanding of what democracy is and the groups were uneven. I learnt more about leading group assignments and how important it is to visualize and explain clearly.
I also realized that time flies. The plan worked quite well, but I made many changes during the class. I was eager, happy and realized it is hard work to be a teacher.
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