http://www.edutopia.org/blog/overcoming-classroom-stage-fright-todd-finley
Loved this article, it really hit home. I was terrified to start going into the classroom for practicums, then student teaching but I never thought about giving up and changing my career. Once I got familiar with the building and the staff it was less nerve wracking. You have to look at the kids as individuals also because if you look at them as a hungry pack waiting to eat you up that's not good!!! I have had a few professors that you could tell were nervous, it is OK to be nervous as long as it doesn't stop you from doing something. I am in a high school this year after years of elementary schools...I was nervous at first but they are turning out to be a lot of fun!!
Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteI could relate closely with this article as well. Being a new teacher, I have found that it does take a while for you to get used to having everyone staring at you. This is my second year of teaching and I feel that my public speaking abilities have come a long way already. However, I do look forward to the day when talking in front of a group of people is second nature!
-Sam
Hey Andrea,
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting article! I greatly enjoyed the tips especially giving students “Easter Eggs” during dry content. I know my students love receiving Jolly Ranchers during clicker review or using them for posture and technique assessment rewards. I feel it’s especially difficult to speak in front of a new class each semester or during meet the teacher night with parents. I have tried something similar to “commit to an emotion technique” but I would like to try the “counting chairs” or “don’t cede your center” during the start of next semester. Thanks for sharing! - Chris
Hello Andrea,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great article! Thank you for the good read. This article definitely hit home for me.
Before I began teaching last year, I would have never pictured myself as the person who would publicly speak for my career. In high school and in college, it was like pulling teeth for me to speak in front of anyone. My first day, I think I was the most nervous I have ever been in my life but going throughout my first year it has gotten easier and I'm hoping throughout my career my public speaking skills will continue to improve.
I plan on saving this article because it definitely has some important tips that wouldn't hurt to be reminded of from time to time. Number 9, it's not about you, was my absolute favorite. :)
Ashleigh