Group Two's First Experience

Group two completed their first lesson plan. Having went already I know how nerve raking it can be up there. Everyone is in the same boat and we are all bound to make some mistakes! They did a great job for their first time. The teacher candidates all spoke loud, clearly and evenly. It was great that everyone had an opportunity to take control of the lesson and speak. They engaged the class by asking questions and having students respond to pictures and vocabulary words in their slide show. Their slide show needed some improvement. The words and definitions came in together, there was not transitioning between slides and there were too many small font words. It seemed like the PowerPoint was used as a tool for themselves rather than the students.

We made the same mistake in our first lesson. I hope group three and four can learn from our mistakes!


The candidates did a check for understanding by asking students to raise their hands. It is a quick and easy way to check to see that all are understanding the concept. At first the check was being used properly but it got less purposeful as the lesson went on. One candidate asked the students to raise their hand if they agreed with a student, less than ten raised their hands. The lesson went on with out addressing the other 13 students. The first time is very stressful; between timing, getting students under control, and just being up at the front it's a lot to take in. Overall I think the group did great. The teachers brought in little white boards for each student. I thought this was such a great idea. Students don't usually use those tools in their classroom so it instantly engaged and excited the students. It was a great choice and I can't wait to see what they have planned for their second day! Awesome job Group 2!!!!