It wasn't so much to do with teaching a subject - for example some BSL vocabulary. Rather it's to showcase how we teach, particularly with regard to inclusive learning, diversity and equality.
How much could we shoe horn into the allotted time? Now that was a challenge and as I reviewed my own mini teach, I was very conscious of how it all seemed a bit rushed. Taking that on board and appreciating that with more time elements would have been developed further, I would like to think that the following clip gives a flavour of where I am in my teaching development.
Video Evidence:
Peer feedback :
My own comments:
Seeing yourself on video is never a good exercise in building self confidence - do I really look and sound like that? Once I got past the shock, I was happy with what I covered.
- The physical environment to promote involvement - seating arrangement minus the tables!.
- Used names to promote friendly atmosphere.
- Confidence cards to gauge present knowledge - I wish I had used them again at the end of class to see if any improvement had occurred.
- Mixed groups for peer support.
- Resources that allowed individuals to stretch themselves if needed - although I neglected to mention that books as well as electronic media were available .
- Resources highlighted the different sign languages - BSL, ASL etc...
- During the extension exercises some were introduced to regional variations within BSL - for example the sign for Mother.
- Extension exercises also introduced some to he concept of Classifiers - Big Brother, Little Sister.
- Additional resources provided for further reading outside of class.
- Questioning to challenge family stereotypes and address the various types of families as a result of social and cultural influences.
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