REFLECTIVE JOURNAL - 28- FIELD TEACHING DAY TWO (LESSON TWO)

4^TH MARCH 2015

We taught our second lesson in the afternoon. This was a Science lesson.  This lesson was enjoyable for both the students and us teachers. I took my lecturer’s instructions into consideration as I taught this lesson. My partner also made an effort to work on the areas which we were told needed to be addressed.

 The lecturers often say, do not say, “The lesson went as planned and we achieved all our objectives.” The truth is, that is an honest summation of how the lesson was delivered. I honestly wished my lecturer was there to see this lesson and to observe how we tried to implement what she told us. My partner echoed the same sentiments. There was one part of the lesson that we altered slightly because  we felt it would have enhanced our delivery, and the outcome was satisfactory. After each lesson my partner and I also critiqued each other, however, we could not find anything negative to say about the other. I know there is always room for improvement, however, in this instance, if I had to do it all over again, I would not have changed a thing.

 Perhaps this is a dangerous mindset to have, but I suppose I am still too inexperienced to see the shortcomings.