Highlights of Learning during the February 27 Class Session

There are four person were assigned to do demo for different teaching strategy. The teaching strategy they were using is the following; case study, integrating technology, cooperative learning and role playing. These four people present their chosen topic as they were using their assign strategy. During the demonstration I have observe that there are strengths and weaknesses in the part of the person who demonstrate. These strengths and weaknesses become more visible and clearly emphasized when the assigned commentators including Miss Amphi shared their observation regarding the performance of the presenter before, during and after the demonstration. Each presenter was given 20-30 minute presentation.

            These are the highlights of the strengths and weaknesses among the four presenters. For the strengths, most of the presenter familiarized their assigned learning strategy, they have voice quality, their objectives is clear, they also prepare some activities that will help the students understanding and encourage them to participates in class discussion. Although I can sense that some of them are not confident while presenting their topic. There is also one presenter who is inserted humors during his presentation. But later on it become doubtful if it is really a humor only or a sign of lack of preparation. As what Miss Amphi said, they know the content of their topic. They can explain well and elaborate more by giving example.

            For the weaknesses, first in terms of the preparation of the materials the presenter must prepare ahead of time before his discussion so that it could not be dragging and time consuming. Example if the presenter uses the LCD this must be prepared before the discussion. Another one if he is using props then assigned somebody to prepare for it so that there is a student engagement and if possible avoid enumeration of the materials presented. Second, the strategies they are using are not clearly emphasized during discussion. Third in entertaining question, the presenter does not necessary immediately answer the question. Give it back to the class because it is one way to check if the students follow and understand the discussion. If still the question was not answered then that’s the time the presenter answer it. Fourth dealing with the late and always goes out in the class in the middle of the discussion. If someone is late and enter at the middle of your discussion, just continue and give a sign that they can come in. For those always asking permission to go out at the middle of the class discussion, give them a time before the start of the class to go in the comfort room so that they cannot disturb the class.

            These are some reminders also for the presenter. Don’t discuss for the whole period. Don’t talk while the students are still noisy. If someone is talking while you are discussing just approach the person but continue your discussion. Have an eye to eye contact to the student during the discussion. Accept suggestion and appreciate those who participate. Before doing their group activity please gives clear instruction what to do before they go to their group. If possible don’t group them in a bigger number; four students per group are enough.  For those group who does not doing their task you can either sit in or just go ear to their group. If possible give them time limit so that they can maximize their time and not tempted to do other things.

            In my overall assessment I learned a lot from the strengths and weaknesses shown by the presenter. This will helps a lot in my future ministry year. I can be more aware what to do to be an affective teacher during my ministry year.