So we didn't have class today but we're continuing on with our 6 point lesson plan. I'm hoping to finish it tonight, or tomorrow at the latest. I'm anxious to turn it in and get feedback as I haven't done one this extensive before. I'm very nervous to present it to the class; I'm not sure what to expect. I've had some interesting experiences giving lesson plans in my classes and with every new education class I take, the nervousness comes back full force. However, I refuse to worry and I'm going to choose to make the best out of it!
On another note, I'm starting to see some overlap between my classes as we're now discussing the NCTCS in my ESOL methods course. One of my assignments is to go through all of the standards and provide proof of our demonstration at the proficient, developing, or emerging level. This blog is really saving me in that aspect as we have to connect all of our posts to a standard, so I'll be able to use my blogs as proof! Speaking of which, this reflection practice is a demonstration of standard 5b: Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals. My goal as a teacher is to meet all of these standards at the developing level and by tracking my progress of meeting these goals, I am fulfilling this standard!
Shaquavia,
ReplyDeleteI am SO glad that I am not the only person nervous about presenting my lesson plan in front of the class, but we will get through this together! I like the way you connected your standard with what you were talking about, and also I'm glad you have brought this standard to my attention, since I do not remember reading this one!
I'm also nervous at presenting another lesson plan since I've only ever done one and received minimal feedback on it. I'm excited to hear yours and I'm sure it will be good! For me, it helps to remember that we're all in it together and any criticism is constructive.
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling about presenting in front of people, I was so nervous my first time that I'd mess up. And what do ya know I royally mess up everything I could have possibly messed up I did. But honestly I'm glad I had the experience. One I learned that if you don't do great on it doesn't mean you'll fail. And two I learned what not to do, I learned my limitations, and my weaknesses. I took all I had learned and kept that in mind when I was putting together this one. And you know what? I'm not really nervous about presenting this new one. I hate not going awesome on something, I really hate it, but I learned a lot. Thomas Edison while still trying to make his lightbulb invention work was asked by a young reporter how it felt to fail over 1000 times. Edison said “I have not failed 1000 times. I've just learn 1000 ways that won't work.”
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