Before I Joined this program, was told by so many people that there are lot more behaviour issues with students here in comparison to east part of the world. When I was observing the classes, I found it true for about 40%. Students were really nice when the lesson was being delivered by their respective teachers. So, I thought it would not be hard for me to do the teaching.
I had a very bad experience the very first day I delivered my lessons. Every thing went wrong from the very begining. The font of the transparencies was not big enough that students could read. One by one every student started questioning and I lost the class control. I found it difficult to work on overhead and looking back to see if my writing is visible to students. I got nervous as was being observed by my faculty advisor as well. I was very upset that day. I did not give up. I worked on my lesson plan. Practiced to write on overhead and constantly looking back to see if my writing is visible to students.
I prepared new lesson for both math and science and delivered them with more confidence and with a much improved class room management. I gained my confidence back.
I did learned that as a new teacher, one should practice their lessons prior delivering in the class. Students need perfection. Lesson plans should have to be made in a way that students should be kept on task to avoid any behaviour issues.
I am very glad to hear you said, “I did not give up.” I believe you could be a great teacher because you are hard worker and passionate about teaching. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. As teacher candidates, we learn from our mistakes in our practicum.
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