Today in class I was among several who taught lessons relating to technology in the medical field.
I taught about robotics in surgery. This was really interesting for me to study and learn more about. When I taught it I was able to solidify this knowledge and see the areas where I needed to study more.
I noticed that while I was teaching a few questions came up that I had a hard time answering. Now I know in the future to study more and imagine potential questions that might be asked. This would help the class flow better and engage the students in helping them learn specifics that they want to know.
I also received feedback that I need to work on proximity---getting up in people's faces and moving around. So I'll work on that too.
Oct 12, 2010
Oct 7, 2010
Reflection #5
After we discussed the personality test in class I evaluated more completely my own personality results.
Initially, I was very surprised to see I scored highest as Analytical. I don't see myself as a very analytical person, but according to the results I indeed do. So does everyone else. AND I work that way too. As a possibility for these results I concluded that this is my somewhat coerced destiny of personality because my second highest score is hardly compatible with "real life".
Being expressive as a second highest I needed something to keep me in line, so I guess I turned analytical. When I'm not tied down to a task or working however, I do maintain a very non-chalant and often very expressive demeanor.
This personality test was quite revealing, and could be very beneficial in dealing with people and improving communications.
Initially, I was very surprised to see I scored highest as Analytical. I don't see myself as a very analytical person, but according to the results I indeed do. So does everyone else. AND I work that way too. As a possibility for these results I concluded that this is my somewhat coerced destiny of personality because my second highest score is hardly compatible with "real life".
Being expressive as a second highest I needed something to keep me in line, so I guess I turned analytical. When I'm not tied down to a task or working however, I do maintain a very non-chalant and often very expressive demeanor.
This personality test was quite revealing, and could be very beneficial in dealing with people and improving communications.
Oct 5, 2010
Reflection # 4
This last week we went to another Jr. High school to make observations. This was a much more positive experience than the former. This visit I noticed many effective teaching strategies and techniques that worked well for this age group.
The class I observed was a class of 7th or 8th grade students. They were learning about the basic principles of physics, and building paper rockets. Here are some of the techniques the teacher used that I would like to remember:
- Musical, rhythmic, and repetitious jingles to help the kids get quiet
- Lots of checking for understanding. Frequent questions.
- Smart delegation. Each student knew his/her responsibilities and expectations.
- Energy and excitement for the material
- Real world application
These are the main things I noticed that I thought were very well done and effective in this particular classroom.
The class I observed was a class of 7th or 8th grade students. They were learning about the basic principles of physics, and building paper rockets. Here are some of the techniques the teacher used that I would like to remember:
- Musical, rhythmic, and repetitious jingles to help the kids get quiet
- Lots of checking for understanding. Frequent questions.
- Smart delegation. Each student knew his/her responsibilities and expectations.
- Energy and excitement for the material
- Real world application
These are the main things I noticed that I thought were very well done and effective in this particular classroom.
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