The teaching presentation was really thought-provoking.
I was amused with all the teaching techniques shown... and learned an awful lot!
Much of the things learnt is hard to write down, for they are things that are subtle and are concerned with the teacher's detailed gestures, emotions, and also full preparation and familiarity with the content.
What was learnt was the kind that you get influenced by, and hopefully be able to reflect it out yourself ... then absorbing it to re-innovate something of your own.
Sufficient preparation is important for a good teaching.
So I've asked our professor what we can do in the Winter Break to prepare for the teaching next semester.
Below are ideas on what to prepare for:
- Review all the lessons covered this semester, get familiar with the high school teaching content
- Do more research on grammar that are related to the content
- Can prepare ppt slides beforehand
(Below are things I think I could add to my list of preparation items)
- Listen and read the English magazines the students listen to, to better understand what they're exposed to
- If time permits, practice blackboard writing
- Write reflections regularly and proof read past writings
- Watch movies or related clips sometimes to be exposed to more lively English
