So I just realized that I have been neglecting my blog for a bit...so time to get back at it! I have started to get some actual hands-on experience in the classroom, and I have begun to step out of my comfort zone as an observer, to try my hand at some teaching! Last week we had to post video of an "intial teaching experience"...and I'm not sure whether mine was as "high leverage" as expected...but either way...it was fun! I was able to lead a discussion with my Theater 1 students, who had been reading/acting the play, 12 Angry Men. The kids seemed to really get into this play, that on initial observation, may not really apply to their lives (as the play is centered on a jury of 12 older white men). They seemed most excited when I asked them to weigh in on the verdict itself, as they loved being able to argue about whether the teen on trial was innocent or guilty. I am now trying to figure out my own "teaching style" and I think I am going to take away a number of features and tips from my mentor. She really connects with the kids...and I am trying my best to emulate this in my own teaching. Now, I'm off to figure out how to make my next lesson on adjectives/adverbs interesting...any tips out there?
Friday, November 6, 2009
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