MICROTEACHI

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Guideline for the Preparation of
microteaching

Microteaching
A micro lesson is a 10 15 minutes
lesson
It present a simple snapshot of what or
how you teach
Therefore, please provide a relatively
quick, comfortable and effective means
of teaching

Microteaching
Do not try and cram an entire body of
knowledge into 15 minutes
You will present your lesson with your
group members as students

Tips on Preparing of
Microteaching
1) Select a topic to be taught

Introductory topic
Simple and straightforward
Focus on teaching skills and process rather
than sophisticated content

Tips on Preparation of
Microteaching
2) Think about your lesson objectives
Determine your objectives
How your teaching methodology might work
to fulfill your objectives

Tips on Preparation of
Microteaching
3) Think about R in ASSURE model
How do you want to make sure that students
will participate in your lesson
Think about the most effective teaching
methodology for your students

Tips on Preparation of
Microteaching
4) Think about the materials you will
need for your lesson
Bring any prepared materials, charts,
posters, maps, equipment etc.

GROUND RULES
1) Respect confidently concerning what
we learn about each other
2) Respect agreed-upon time limits (1015 minutes)
3) Maintain collegiality we are all in
this together

GROUND RULES
4) Stay psychologically and physically
present and on task
5) Respect others attempt to experiment
and to take risks

Advice to Listeners
Support and accept the person making
the presentation
Read the required material ahead of
time so that you have a general idea of
the subject for the presentation
Prepare to concentrate on what the
presenter is saying

Advice to Listeners
Listen and take notes during the
presentation
Based on these notes, you can ask and
answer questions on the presentation
Enjoy and learn form the process!!!

TIPS FOR
PRESENTATION
1) Capture

Set induction must be able to capture the

audiences attention, engage the, and
perhaps surprise them
E.g. begin with an unexpected fact, a
quotation, a question for the class or a
short story either funny or tragic

2) Preview
Tell the class briefly what you are trying
to do
Give them a preview of your main
points-this will focus their attention and
help them to follow the presentation

3) Preview
If the audience is unfamiliar with the
topic, give them some background about
it
If the ideas are difficult or complicated,
use a handout or diagram

4) its good to

Speaks clearly
Pronounce correctly
Add emphasis
Use familiar and short words
Look at the audience
Be sincere
Pause occasionally
Use appropriate gestures
Stand confidently
Breathe!

5) Try not to:!!!

Memorise
Read
Learn on the desk or white board
Dawdle
Mumble or drone
Grunt, groan
Sway
Bob, fidget
um..ah..eh..

Conclusion
Briefly summaries your main points
Prepare questions for the class to
encourage discussion
Do not end with Any questions?? Or
Well I guess thats it and walk away
Tie all your points together neatly,
answer the questions completely, smile
then walk away