My Experience As A Teacher-In-Training Experience

Each experience as a teacher-in-training is completely different from another. The third teaching practicum was not the exception for me. The experience has been highly different from the previous ones. To begin with, this is the first time I have worked with teenagers, therefore, the approach I had as a teacher was also different; but at the same time I showed them that I was accessible and a support for them. Once I gained their confidence, my development inside the classroom became easier.

At the beginning of the experience, I was there as a visitor due to the teacher was in the middle of tests’ period. After that, I commenced to contribute and participate actively in the class. Every time my mentor teacher taught them a new topic, she

One of the best instants was during the lead-in. I showed them a short video about global warming and changes in our lifestyle to save the planet. At the beginning I felt insecure about my choice, but once the video set up I change my opinion. Surprisingly, they loved the video, they understood it, made comments on it and they share their opinions as I wished.

Concerning to the learning I acquired, most of the knowledge I attained from the class in charge of practicum instead of the experience itself. The purpose of these experiences is not only show you how to accomplish certain tasks but also to learn what practices avoid when you are insert in the system.

In the case of the performance of my teacher in the classroom, I could see a quantity of the techniques put into practice, including mainly “modelling”.

My mentor teacher usually develops her class based on PPP model, but it is always the same structure. She explains on the board through an inductive method and as a consequence of that students are not used to reflect or deduct certain things. Additionally, her classes rarely have a clear beginning, development and closure, which I consider do not provide the instance of get familiarized with the topic, understand it and reinforce the

It is not an easy work and it is incredible that only the experience can actually help you to understand how it works, there is no theory, in fact, that teaches you to be a good teacher.

The most rewarding part of the experience was improvising. No matter how well you prepared a class, the student’s attitude is changeable and there are many factors that can affect the running of your class. Furthermore, I highlight that one of the most important things is to connect with your students through topics that make sense for them while they are interested. The only way to bring students to the language is through things they like and persuading them to project their futures further helped by