Operation Studiocode

Reflection Question: Write the post for the Studiocode project (page 4 of your packet).
Packet instructions: After analyzing the video instances and the matrices, write at least two paragraphs explaining what you have learned about your management and instruction, and one paragraph explaining how you plan to make changes when you next teach this semester. Post your reflection on your PLE.

The lesson that I used for this project was one of my first lessons. I can already see progress from that lesson to where I am now. At this point in my experiences, I really needed to work on both instruction and management. I didn't sound very professional (jargons)- I said 'you guys' and 'ok' SO many times. I am proud to say that this has very much improved, but can still use a little more improvement. I also need to make sure that instructions are appropriate for the age group and aren't too complicated. I do a fairly good job with signals in this video, but I need to be more consistent with the instructions before the signals are given.

I have also learned that when I'm nervous, I hold the whistle for the majority of my lesson. This is unprofessional for an instructor. I also tend to be tongue-tied when I'm nervous and say the wrong things. I need to make sure my instructions are simple, organized, and clear...and rehearsed. I am very nervous in this lesson and it shows. I move around the perimeter well and make sure that all students can see me. I'm also good with the volume of my voice. All students can hear me, and hear the instructions (when I don't get tongue-tied!).

For the next time I teach (which will be next semester) I need to work on several things: not holding the whistle, not saying 'ok' or 'you guys', being prepared- practice my lessons, talk slowly and make sure instructions are simple. These things are all important to professionalism and in regards to management and instruction. I think I can fix all these things. Some may take longer than others, but they will be worked on.