Thursday, December 12, 2013

Third Lab: Demonstration

This is a lab that I went in to thinking it would be a challenge, and it kind of was. It required more preparation than the previous labs, and ag. mechanics isn't exactly my strongest facet of agriculture. I wanted to do something that did not require a lot of equipment after lugging around that blender and portable blender for my interest approach lab, so I chose electrical wiring. I wanted to demonstrate how to wire a single outlet -- pretty basic.

As I was demonstrating, I felt like the lab was going well. I just felt like there was a lot of time during when the students were wiring that could have been used better. Also when the first group of students was wiring during the passing exercise, the other students were sitting there not engaged. This is something that I should have considered before I planned that activity.

I keep forgetting to make my objectives visible. This is something that I WILL do during the technology lab. The feedback I got also said I was not enthusiastic, which from watching my video I can see now. At the time I didn't even think of it but I just disappointed myself.

Another thing I forgot was my job operation sheet. This was from a lack of preparation.

All in all, my skills need much improvement. I need to plan better, write better lesson plans, and eliminate the time that my students are not engaged. Hopefully these will come with practice. Feedback appreciated.

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