project on one day experience as a teacher
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In life, our values embed young. Our understanding, knowledge and temperament evolve though and so my first ever teaching practice lesson on my BEd was with a bunch of Post 16 students – talk about scary! All those experiences don’t prepare you for that moment when you start teaching as a qualified teacher however, when you’re not being observed almost all of the time. The thing I remember most is walking into the room that I would be teaching in and realising it was real. As my eleven year old Year 7 tutees filed into my room, their faces pensive and nervous about their first day at the school too, it was pretty scary! We started talking and I ran some ice-breaker activities and before we knew it the bell had gone for break and two hours had gone by.
I did what (I guess) many teachers did and prepare my lessons to the hilt for my first day. I spent more time organising activities and preparing resources for those first two hours than the two hours it took to spend that time together. If I can offer you any advice, do whatever you can to ensure you never spend longer preparing a lesson than the lesson takes. Sure there are times when changes in syllabi in relation to books to study in English for example, might take extra preparation or if you have to teach a new area of History you hadn’t studied before. Another truism is that as you develop in your career so you will not only have more resources to turn to (especially if you’re a connected teacher sharing resources amongst your PLN such as is seen on #teamenglish) but you will also become far more efficient. You will have developed your skills and in turn you will become better at what you do.
My first day had me filled with fear beforehand but left me elated by the end. I’d taught a few lessons, met a few new colleagues and started the daily routine of clearing my pigeon hole. I’d managed to navigate the school site, find rooms and remember some names too. I’d even remembered to bring in some biscuits for the admin team as they’d been so helpful when I’d been in on interview and on day visits before starting.
The journey to becoming a teacher is a long one and to finally reach it is a huge achievement. Teaching is one of the best and most rewarding careers there is. It’s really hard work and therefore it’s important to take time for yourself. Most of all though, make sure you enjoy it!
One day experience as a teacher:
Teaching is one of the best forms of learning as students are the great source of inspiration. Being a teacher, I would like to pen down my experiences. I teach English in a reputable school. Though we have knowledge and experience in teaching, it is always challenging to deliver information in an appropriate manner to the students. I always put in my best effort to interact with students effectively and grab attention from them. I start teaching only after a small warm up session.
That warm up session has been mind games always which actually kindles the spirit and enthusiasm among the students. Rather than taking a continuous tedious classroom session, I make them take part in teaching by enacting plays, by conducting group discussions, by initiating debates, etc. This makes them get involved into the concept so well and it enables better understanding. I conduct seminars once in a week which helps them learn better.
Once in a month, I get feedback from them which enable me for better teaching as I get to know their views. Teaching becomes my passion for me and I love spreading and sharing my knowledge as a teacher. I believe teacher as a good communicator to the society.