"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow". After teaching three full sessions, I realized how tough this profession is. At first, I thought it is an easy profession, and everything I need is just a well-organized lesson plan. When I stood in front of the students to explain a lesson, I completely changed my mind!
In general, my teachings were good, and I did a good job😅. As a new teacher, my sessions were made up of effective and ineffective practices. In the first session, I introduced myself to the students, so they can interact with me. The students were excited because I am new. My lesson plan was well organized, but it didn't fit the offered time! I used one point of reference which was the board; that reference grabbed students' attention. Also, I asked the students to read all together; reading aloud was a good practice because the students learned from each other (pronunciation), and they felt comfortable (their mistakes weren't noticed).
A day before, I gave the students a dictation (Spelling). In the classroom, I allowed them to copy the paragraph; I gave them chance to review the spelling of the words. I used a clear voice, and I walked between the tables to check if the students were on track. That practice supported the students I was teaching, made them feel comfortable, and gave them a good chance to hear the words clearly.
My second teaching session was good; most of the practices were good. I worked on the students to make them independent, engaged, and active learners. I distributed an activity and used some practice activities that helped the students recognize the sequence of the events in a story.
My last teaching session was the best one! I was moving in the class easily, and I explained the lesson in a good way. Most of the practices were also effective.
In the first two sessions, I was somehow nervous, but my pleasure in teaching made me strong enough to overcome the obstacles and succeed in teaching domain. I'm really proud of myself. Every year I improve my language skills and my teaching skills too. Always there is something new to be learned as a teacher!
In short, I shared my experience and how some effective practices motivated me to work and give more!
In general, my teachings were good, and I did a good job😅. As a new teacher, my sessions were made up of effective and ineffective practices. In the first session, I introduced myself to the students, so they can interact with me. The students were excited because I am new. My lesson plan was well organized, but it didn't fit the offered time! I used one point of reference which was the board; that reference grabbed students' attention. Also, I asked the students to read all together; reading aloud was a good practice because the students learned from each other (pronunciation), and they felt comfortable (their mistakes weren't noticed).
A day before, I gave the students a dictation (Spelling). In the classroom, I allowed them to copy the paragraph; I gave them chance to review the spelling of the words. I used a clear voice, and I walked between the tables to check if the students were on track. That practice supported the students I was teaching, made them feel comfortable, and gave them a good chance to hear the words clearly.
My second teaching session was good; most of the practices were good. I worked on the students to make them independent, engaged, and active learners. I distributed an activity and used some practice activities that helped the students recognize the sequence of the events in a story.
My last teaching session was the best one! I was moving in the class easily, and I explained the lesson in a good way. Most of the practices were also effective.
In the first two sessions, I was somehow nervous, but my pleasure in teaching made me strong enough to overcome the obstacles and succeed in teaching domain. I'm really proud of myself. Every year I improve my language skills and my teaching skills too. Always there is something new to be learned as a teacher!
In short, I shared my experience and how some effective practices motivated me to work and give more!
