Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

Content:

1. Positive Statement 

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of how my hook activity was executed in my Lesson 1 Presentation. When I presented the color theory [hook] activity, I explained what there was to learn from it and referred it throughout my presentation with examples of real life scenarios. My house seemed to enjoy the audience interaction that came from the hook and some laughs were shared, creating a calming atmosphere. 

2. Questions to Consider (a-b)  

a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE    P+     AP     CR     NC

b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
I believe that I earned a "P+" overall for my Lesson 1 Presentation. I was an effective communicator, balancing "volume/enunciation" and "body language/eye contact," and successfully engaged my audience. I meet all the "P" considerations requirements and posted this reflection blog after my presentation.  

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
What worked for me, in my Lesson 1, was the amount of time spent planning what I wanted to present and then also rehearsing out loud a couple of times. I believe that because I made the effort to rehearse, each time under 10 minutes, I was able to get a better idea of the time constraint in Lesson 1. I felt much more confident because of the prep and did not go over time.  

4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your lesson 1?
If I had a time machine, I would most likely rearrange some of the content of my lecture. My senior topic, Elementary School Teaching, in a way is very broad. This is a reason as to way I had a variety of research to present, but, next time I would defiantly try to narrow down my topic and focus on more specific research to present.