Three days ago, I did my simulated teaching on The Importance of Being Earnest. Initially I prepared to do Oedipus the King but when I saw most of my friends did on that and the activities are quite similar, I decided to do King Lear. King Lear gave me headache because the language was quite difficult and I was afraid I would not be able to teach the students. So finally, I decided to do on The Importance of Being Earnest and stick to it! Then, I had another trouble. That is, I had difficulty to get an appropriate extract. I changed about three to five extracts when I finally got one to teach on how different social class people interact with each other. It took me about six hours to prepare the activities because I did not want to do the same activity as my friends. I had Huey Fen by my side to check my activities. My post reading was different, she said.
After finishing the activities from pre reading till post reading, I emailed it to Miss Kasthoori to check whether my activities are appropriate or not. She replied me after two days saying ‘it’s fine’. I was glad and was confident to proceed my simulated teaching the next day. Thursday came, I was dressed up to present. I was the fourth and last to present. After the presentation, as usual Miss Kasthoori commented on our teaching. Being just a human being, I was not so interested in listening to the first three presenters’ comments but mine. She said I did not give much information on the social class. If only I have given enough information, my teaching would have been all right. She also states that my post-reading question was interesting and different from others. At least I am happy to know that.
I wish the time given to teach extended so that we, the teachers will not have to rush the lesson wondering whether the time is up. I also realise that I am more confident to stay in front of the class and teach compare to last semester. Simulated teaching or micro teaching is a good way to gain confidence. All the teachers to be ought to go through it for their own good!
After finishing the activities from pre reading till post reading, I emailed it to Miss Kasthoori to check whether my activities are appropriate or not. She replied me after two days saying ‘it’s fine’. I was glad and was confident to proceed my simulated teaching the next day. Thursday came, I was dressed up to present. I was the fourth and last to present. After the presentation, as usual Miss Kasthoori commented on our teaching. Being just a human being, I was not so interested in listening to the first three presenters’ comments but mine. She said I did not give much information on the social class. If only I have given enough information, my teaching would have been all right. She also states that my post-reading question was interesting and different from others. At least I am happy to know that.
I wish the time given to teach extended so that we, the teachers will not have to rush the lesson wondering whether the time is up. I also realise that I am more confident to stay in front of the class and teach compare to last semester. Simulated teaching or micro teaching is a good way to gain confidence. All the teachers to be ought to go through it for their own good!
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