Reflection 2

Honestly, the class period where we taught and were critiqued is the period where I learned the most. I decided to teach while I was on the mission in Portugal. I not only taught the gospel but also trainings at conferences and english classes to whoever wanted to learn. I haven't really taught much of anything since then. So it's been awhile. This week made me start to feel more confident and relaxed in my teaching. It's obvious that the more we teach the better we'll be. I like the specific critique we received, such as: don't us the 'hmm', 'umm', 'and...' lingo, and be sure to check for understanding every time we teach. I also liked the broader critique about how we should use both indirect and direct instruction to change our teaching from just presentations to real teaching.