As we edge closer to the presentations, I feel a sense of trepidation. I’m not naturally a presenter, public speaker. The micro-teach made me consider teaching as a whole because a good percentage of it is public speaking and interacting with students within this format so how does one operate within this sphere if you find this particular exercise challenging. I usually use music as a mediative approach to relaxation which has been useful in the past but, I don’t want to feel such high levels of anxiety and stress when presenting. I’m, currently putting together a presentation that is based on Object-based learning. I guess my worries are that people may or may not engage with the content as race, ethnicity always proves to be an uncomfortable subject to teach. I’m going to peer-assessed during the session, but I’m comfortable with my peers within my tutorials group which is an afforded luxury, and although I’m grateful, when I actually start doing tutorials, that level of comfortability which has felt like a crutch through the process will not be there.
Hi Tracey, I thought I’d just leave a little comment to say I fully empathise with your concerns about what it will be like in the 1:1 tutorial phase, when we’re no longer surrounded by, what you call, the afforded luxury of supportive peers. Your contributions in the sessions have been knowledgeable and invaluable, so have some confidence that what you know and your views are more than enough! I hope this gives you a tiny boost of confidence. 🙂 I keep trying to remind myself of the Freirean pedagogical lens that teachers are there to facilitate the discussion and to open the eyes of students, rather than there to teach from a top-down approach as the fountain of all knowledge. I’m sure you’ll light a fire under some students to really challenge the canon in their practice. Good luck for when it begins!