Observation

I had my first observation for my Science course. I was nervous, but excited at the same time. I really enjoy constructive feedback. I want to know how I can improve my self to become a better teacher. I know that I have a long way to go, but I am ready for the journey. My lesson plan started off great and then slowly started going down hill. I knew exactly why. My lesson was about teaching second grades about the potential dangers of sugar and how to read the sugar amount on a nutrition food label. I started off with reading. I read the first passage and then I had the class take turns reading the second passage. By the second passage I knew I had lost my students. They no longer were engaged and started looking around the room and some started acting out. I noticed the time was going by a lot faster than I had thought, so I rush to get right to the experiment. I was rushed, so I did not take my time modeling for the students what I expected of them. This caused a lot of confusion and a little chaos. I definitely learned my lesson. I tried planning too much in one lesson. I really need to take my time with everything I do so the students know what I expect and they understand the concept. I now know I need to switch up how I read with my students to keep them engage. I have learned the second the students become unengaged is when they stop paying attention. I am ready to make improvements for my next lesson! I am being observed Tuesday for my Social Studies lesson. I am no longer nervous and now I am excited.