Matchless Venture
Est. October 2023
TIME AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Given the time of 40 minutes to do my discussion, I had to maximize every activity so that I could follow my teaching plan. With the help of our supervisor and our cooperating teacher, Ms. Ana, I was able to formulate activities that suited the learners' level of understanding and capabilities. Not compromising the quality of learning, I was able to employ the effective lesson planning and teaching in all my classes.
Upon entering the classroom, I really noticed how the students reacted. Some of them waved hello out of excitement, maybe because there is a foreigner in their classroom, and I found relief from that unexpected happening. I have also seen the smiles in their faces, which also made me happy and motivated. With all the information and learnings I had from the classroom observation, I was able to communicate to the students well.
Every time I start my class, I greet them and let them do the same, a manifestation of how respect and participation could give a head start to every class discussion. I also made use of the Directions Dance, requiring all my students to stand up and dance with the guide from YouTube. In the discussion proper, I presented my lesson and activities using visual aids— PowerPoint Presentation, pictures, and videos. Also, I made use of foods or sweet treats as a reward to every student who gets the correct answer whenever I ask them. In that way, I was able to ensure that their attention is on my discussion. Giving rewards is also one of the ways in building learners' confidence and courage to do better.
Problem- solving during teaching demonstration
