the teacher that i am student teaching wants me to take 2 minutes to describe myself to the class tomorrow. he hasn't really introduced me yet to the class and he thinks that will be a good introduction for me. what should i say?? he wants me to take 2 minutes doing so.
i figure i could start by saying my name, that i'm a senior in college and that i'm there for student teaching. i'm stuck on what to say after that. please help!
2007-01-15 13:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by stressed college student 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Explain to the kids what your role will be in their classroom. They will be wondering why you're there, and what authority you have. Can they ask you questions when they need help? Will you tell on them if they do something wrong? Will you have authority to punish them yourself? Will you be doing any teaching, or just watching? Take the two minutes to explain what you will be doing in the classroom, what you expect from the students and what they can expect from you. Also, don't forget to explain WHY you're there. THey probably don't know that much about student teaching. You could explain how it works a little.
2007-01-15 14:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an emergency teacher and have been a student teacher so I've done this and do this frequently.
Depending on the year, I usually talk about frivolous things, make jokes about myself and why I'm here but something I've found the kids love to do, is ask YOU questions. How old are you? Are you single or married? What music do you like? etc. Letting them be the boss for a few minutes allows them to gain confidence in themselves and gives them a friendly impression of you. If questions go somewhere you don't wish, make a joke out of it. Also, bribing kids with answers to their questions is a great way to motivate them, especially in high school (How old are you Ms? I'll answer if you complete the paragraph).
2007-01-15 17:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by ms_historyteach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be funny. Say why it sucks to be a student teacher.
Like, say a joke about all the cliques the teachers are in. Those art teachers are really wild to hang around with. They always want to paint the town red!
Of course, I would want to be a little funnier than that joke.
2007-01-15 14:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-24 20:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on their age. If they are k-3 just say that you are there to learn with them and help them whenever they need you. And that you hope to have lots of fun following instructions and helping each other.
If they are older kids a funny introduction would definitely work.
2007-01-15 14:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them about something that you like that they can relate to. or tell them about an experience you had that they'll think is cool. I've met rock bands, swam with dolphins, petted tigers and traveled to several countries. Most of my students found one of these experiences pretty cool. Are they young? Maybe you like Harry Potter or dodgeball. Are they middle/high school? Tell them about an ineresting hobby or a rock band that you like. If you've got appropriate pix you may want to show them, especially to a younger class. Then segway into telling them YOU want to get to know them. Turn around and let THEM fill out a sheet of 'favorites.' Do not make them verbalize or you'll just get "Uh, I like my cell phone and hanging out with my friends" twenty times. Let them write you a list. They'll get to express themselves and you'll learn some surprising things. And they'll think you care more about them than just their learning potential. And you can reference their lists for enrichment activities that really motivate them.
2007-01-15 14:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by crow_326 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could tell them what you are majoring in and that if they are having any problems that you will help them to the best of your ability.
2007-01-15 14:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋