WoW. I gave a presentation with my partner Brian and it was quite the experience. I thought we presented the material overall. I realize some of the mistakes I made and could have changed. One example is that I learn from interaction of material and when I am lectured to (or as I like to say, "spoon fed") the information it simply does not stick. I realize now that may be one of the only ways some people learn.
Also, I now know that playing games is very engaging for a class but I think a teacher must be alert at all times of the entire class. Games are meant to introduce a fun way of learning but that also opens the door for students to get lost in the fun and not pay attention to the material.
I thought Brian and I did well when it came to organizing the time. We had a predetermined schedule and we followed it very closely. I am glad that the professor pointed out that it is a good idea to tell the class the different time limits.
Overall I thought it was a lot of fun to teach the class. I liked using a few different methods to try and get the class engaged and to get them thinking. I realize I am not the lecture type and I think learning can be so much fun if a teacher knows how to mix the two things evenly.
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yes i totally agree with your last two points. Games are a fun way to get the whole class engaged and excited about the study material. However, they also make teachers work harder in order to keep the class under appropriate control, especially when we are teaching young kids.
Aso, I really like the following activity in which you divided us into groups and each defended our own theory. That did make me more aware of the drawbacks that one method has and how hopeless it is to just stick to one singl e method and claim "This is the best!"
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