What Did I Learn?
Before today, I was unsure about how the session would go and what my expectations are, especially due to the 10-minute time constraint. However, once the timer started, I felt more relaxed and quickly became acclimated to the teacher role. Even though the entire activity was brief, I was able to go through all the materials and activities that I had planned. I also had to adjust parts of the lesson spontaneously depending on how others responded to my teaching. I believe this is an important technique a prospective teacher like myself has to master - knowing how to accommodate others while still having your objective in mind.
What Worked Well?
My peers were also extremely engaging throughout the lesson, even though at first I wasn't sure if the topic could spark enough interest. Fortunately, those who watched soccer before were intrigued by the concept of offside. I thought the materials I brought were sufficient to demonstrate what the offside rule is. The visualizations and coaching board were really helpful to the group, and in the end, everyone was able to point out the offside position in soccer.
What Could Have Been Better?
I noticed that many of my peers chose to use media (audio, video, etc.), and those are also helpful in complementing this kind of teaching. I also felt that more flavor could be added to my introduction, because not always will my students be interested in what I'm about to present. This is especially difficult for adolescents as compared to adults, so it's something to work on for the future.
What the group thought about my microteaching:
Good, well-balanced reflections on your lesson! Do give some attention to Jong Ju’s comments about voice volume and clarity, but it seems like a very good experience overall!
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