Microteach Reflection

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Name: Katie Feehan completed for each category in the Reflection template.
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own performance Completes all Completes all
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components, referencing components, referencing
making personal goals for the
specific portions and specific portions of the
of the reflection insight or evidence of not critically address
suggestions for future (with possible adequately critical analysis components of the lesson
feedback from peers lesson and delivery
strategies to address
improvement them)

Strengths of the lesson

I feel like my assessment was integrated into the lesson fairly well. I did not want it to feel
sudden, or students put on the stop. It felt very natural to ask the questions and spilt sing as we
were learning the song. I did get feedback from my peer that they liked how clear but yet simple
the assessment was. I think my explanation of echo and tone felt more natural while we were
learning the song instead of defining them by themselves at the beginning. This allowed the
defined terms to have direct context and the children could come up with their whys. Another
peer did say asked questions at good times which supports the thought of intergrading the
questions within the song. I liked my song choice; I felt it worked on the echo game concept of
repeating a sound and that I would express through many lyrics. The lyrics to the song were not
too challenging so a grade one class could sing it. However, I so believe that it would have taken
grade ones longer to get the lyrics then my peer caught on in my lesson. For example learning
verses three, four and five took maybe a minute when I saw it going more 2 or 3.

Revisions that could be considered

First off I feel like I could of introducing my class better. I got their attention by singing a song
but didn't necessarily structure what the class routine. I think I should have mentioned what we
did last class and then introduce the song we would be singing. Also my closure as a
performance of our song standing up but I did not conclude the class to my class. In the future, I
would have asked the class how what they thought of the song and said goodbye. I wanted to
put the words on the board for more visual learners however I was sitting right in front of it so
while I was singing the student's attention would drift away from me to the lyrics on the board. I
can understand that the lyrics were not in English, and the students felt uneasy about singing
them, but it did take away eye contact and connection I wanted to make with the mallet moving
between them and me.

ED 2500 Orientation to Teaching

Instructor: Lisa Prawdzik
Overall evaluation of the lesson and next steps
Overall the lesson assessed and layout the outcome ideas, but lacked the time and a proper
conclusion. I think with the same group next class I would add instrument or movements while
they were singing to develop the song further. A great idea would get the student to perform it
to a peer class in the future as well. I liked that I got the students to solo because I think it is
important when assessing as well as confident building for the student. I find as a music
student, that if you can't sing a melody yourself, you won't fully understand. I did let the
students know at the beginning of the lesson that they would be singing solo as some part and I
think that was important to help any anxious feelings. One of my peers did seem very hesitate
about singing by themselves but at the end showed to one of the strongest with the words.
While singing, I did get nervous a mess up on some lyrics or hesitate what the lyrics were, but I
think getting my lesson plan in front of me helped a little. Right after my lesson I did address, I
said sorry for messing up too much, but a peer encouraged me that it expect from beginning
teachers to be nervous.

Very thorough observations and reflections on future practices. You caught many things that I
observed. You have great thoughts and critical reflections, it is simply editing that needs work.
When you hand in your written work, make sure your spell check is on. In my version, many
underlined words should be corrected before submission. Peer; should be pluralized in many of
your sentences. A few missing joining words, or some lack of clarity in writing. I know you have
expressed this is not your strength, so try to find a peer editor for your writing that can simply
help you before you submit your work. Even teaching as a music educator, you will have to
write report card comments, letters to parents, and many other documents that need to be
edited and polished. You have great energy, talent and passion for teaching, so dont let the
writing be a road block, just see it as something you have to work on.

ED 2500 Orientation to Teaching

Instructor: Lisa Prawdzik