Monday, October 29, 2007
I got observed!!
I was observed last week by Dr. Faulkner. It actually went pretty well, which I didn't expect with it being my first ever self created lesson plan. As I reflected all I could think of was the things that I did wrong. There's nothing more embarassing when a student asks you a question and you don't have the faintest idea how to answer the question. I realize this will happen from time to time, but I felt this was a question I should've been prepared to answer. After my observation I went in to meet with Dr. Faulkner and he thought I did a fine job. Needless to say that was a relief. One suggestion I would make, which I overlooked but many of you probably didn't, is to schedule a time to be observed so that you can have a "practice class" to get a test run with your lesson. I failed to think about that and it hurt me a little, since lessons tend to get better the more you do them. All in all it ended up being a good experience.
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I'm glad your observation went well. I agree with the "practice class" idea. I too had Faulkner observe me 1st period and I was terrified that it would be a horrible lesson plan obsevration because I didn't give myself that practice period. It was slightly nerve-racking because it was my first self-created lesson plan but I think that may have taken some of the stress off of me because I knew it was my own work and I knew how everything was suppose to go.
Congrats on your observation. Last year I was seriously nervous teaching in front of Dr. Faulkner.
I too did my observation and had the practice class. It worked out well for me.
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