Now that almost all of us have been observed by our supervisor for at least one lesson, what were you most nervous about? Was your supervisor able to watch your lesson in person? Were you able to walk around your class and interact with the students? Did you feel like you were able to get your goals and objectives across fully, given the circumstances? On the other hand, did you feel that your supervisor's comments and suggestions were helpful and "on target" or did your supervisor have a problem understanding all of the issues with which you had to contend? Let us know.
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When it came to teaching my lessons for my supervisor, I think I was most nervous about whether or not my students would stay engaged and grasp the information taught. My first lesson was taught over zoom and went way better than I expected it to go; all of the students were engaged and enjoyed the lesson. My second lesson that I taught was last week and was in person. I only had 5 kids in the class which made it easier than having triple that number. I was able to walk around and interact with the students, but much of the interaction was from a distance. I definitely think my supervisor's comments were on target, however this whole hybrid learning is still an adjustment and it is difficult to comply to all parts of the lesson plan in these circumstances with smaller class sizes and limitations in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteDuring that one lesson I was observed in by my supervisor, I was only really nervous about the fact that our class is virtual and how we use WebEx for our meetings. I was nervous about how I would handle technical difficulties because in my past observations, it was clear that I don't take criticism well, and teachers actually find it harder to steer me back on path. My supervisor, who is a God-sent by the way, was able to attend the meeting after I taught her how to use WebEx and join meetings. Luckily for her, I think she was able to see that this year, my cooperating teacher and I have a special group of students in our class who are so engaged even through a screen. Based on what I have talked about with my supervisor and my cooperating teacher, my lesson was a success. Apparently, my supervisor was very impressed with my lesson plan and use of technology throughout. She even loved how I communicate with the students. My cooperating teacher doesn't get nervous when I have to do a lesson, which I see as a sign that she trusts me and she's willing to help me whenever I need advice for lessons. My supervisor always has great suggestions for me to make my lessons better, and she completely understands my circumstances and works with me well. In conclusion, I love my supervisor.
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DeleteI have been observed twice by my supervisor so far, and will have been observed three times by her by next week. I would say that while I was being observed one of my biggest concerns was how I was going to juggle teaching the students on the computer while simultaneously teaching the students in class. I was also nervous about how the technology would work during the lesson. Luckily for me my supervisor has been able to observe me in-person because the principal of the school I am observing at feels that it is important that I be observed in person rather than online. Given the circumstances I felt as though I was able to successfully convey the objectives and goals of my lesson to the students and I really do think they learned from me, which makes me happy. My supervisor has been extremely understanding of the circumstances I am dealing with and has given me some good feedback that is more related to my actual lesson itself rather than critiquing me on things that are out of my control. I am actually looking forward to being observed again.
ReplyDeleteI have been observed by superior two times and next week will be the third time. Before, I was observed for the first time the thing I was most nervous about was the fact that my supervisor cannot come in person to observe me. Every time I teach a lesson I have to record myself teaching and then send it to my supervisor. However, I have to this is in a way that does not show the students in the class, while also making sure that the recording can hear their answers. Also, it is weird to walk around the classroom when I know my supervisor cannot see that on the recording. Even though, the recording part can get a little tricky I feel like my lessons are going well and I am able to get my goals and objectives across fully. Also, I do believe my supervisor’s comments and suggestions have been both helpful and on target.
ReplyDeleteI am lucky enough to get to teach and be observed in person. I am able to walk around and interact with students, however, I am unable to do fun interactive centers and activities and have only been able to do worksheet activities with students which I feel is hindering my ability to teach in a fun interesting way. When I was observed for the first time I was nervous about messing up. I think I was most nervous about not being able to teach my students what the objective was and not being able to get my lesson across to them. I overall think it went a lot better than I thought it would and my supervisor and my cooperating teacher's comments were extremely helpful in bettering myself as a teacher. My supervisor is very understanding of the times and understands the amount of barriers that I am faced with daily as well as all of the other teachers and student teachers.
ReplyDeleteFor me I just had my first supervised lesson on Monday. I thought it went well considering the circumstances. I taught my students both virtual and in-person the daily morning calendar. My supervisor, who observed me remotely, said I did a great job engaging both groups of students. A major concern I had while teaching was that my voice would not project well while wearing a mask and messing up parts of the lesson. However, the feedback I got from both my cooperating teacher and supervisor is that I need to just keep practicing and I will become more confident with time.
ReplyDeleteJessica Kellenbach: Before my first supervised lesson I was most nervous for having technology issues. This is because I am fully remote and often times technology can malfunction. Since my lesson was virtual I think that I did miss out on being very. interactive with my students, we did a lot of class work together and tried to be as interactive as possible but it is not the same as being in a classroom setting together. Overall, the feedback that I received from my corresponding teacher and my supervisor were mostly positive, I just need some more practice to help build my comfortability and confidence.
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DeleteKayla Sanderson : I was most nervous about technology working as well as me being able to really have some sort of assessment for my supervisor to look at. My supervisor was only able to watch one of my lessons in person and I was able to walk around and interact with students. I do feel like you were able to get your goals and objectives across fully, given the circumstances. I feel that your supervisor's comments and suggestions were helpful and "on target" and I really took into consideration all of her comments. I really respect my supervisors opinions and I really try to apply the advice to my lessons.
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