"Shotgun Teaching" Assignment

In the beginning of the year Dr. Yang gave our 255 class a teaching assignment to get the class more comfortable instructing in front of our peers. He called it “Shotgun teaching.” We were paired with a partner and each group of two was given a part of a lesson such as task, inter-task variation or closing. We went in order from the beginning of the lesson to the end of the lesson. Each group was to pick up where the last group ended off. The idea was to be able to pick up where the prior group left off without missing a beat. My partner and I received the closing. The activities that day included hoping through hola- hoops that were laid out on the ground, jump roping with two feet and jump roping with one foot. At the end of class I called the class in and wrapped the class up with some words of encouragement. I let the class know that they all did a very good job and that everyone showed good energy. Then, I left the class off with what I had planned for next class to get the kids excited about coming back. Overall, I thought I did well. The lesson helped build my confidence for future teaching assignments. It was a good preview for things to come in EDU 255.

First Teaching Experience

My first teaching experience did not go as well as I would have liked. When I got in front of the class I froze, forgot what I was going to say and was not able to project my voice as well as normal. When I look back on it I feel like it was good that I got my feet wet and realize that there is no where to go but up. As I get more experience in front of the class I will gain confidence and become more and more comfortable. Although my first teaching experience did not go as I thought it up in my head I still feel good about my future.

Hello!!!

Hello, this is Richard Perrone and I am an inspiring Physical Education teacher at SUNY Cortland. I have just entered the teaching block and am currently refining my teaching skills. I am becoming more and more confortable infront of the class teaching and am excited for my future. I am also very excited about the 2008/2009 NFL season. Lets Go JETS!!!