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Re: Demo lesson in Chemistry
Posted by chemteacher on 11/03/08
Thank you, I will keep in mind your suggestions. On 11/02/08, fb wrote:
> On 10/30/08, Chemteacher wrote:
>> HI, has anyone done a demo lesson for high school
>> chemistry? I have never done one and would like some
>> insight. I heard that you should have activities for
>> interaction. Has anyone done a demo lesson in chemistry
>> and was successful? I am not sure what topic should I do
>> in, I need some help. Thanks.
>
> Since I'm not a chemistry teacher, I don't have any specific
> lessons to recommend. But I have been on teacher hiring
> committees and I can recommend that you keep the lesson
> engaging and interesting. Even though this should go
> without saying, it's still easier said than done. :)
>
> Suggestions:
>
> 1. I'd recommend a demonstration, rather than an
> independent lab-type activity. This keeps you in control at
> all times. And you can still get kids involved by asking
> them to "help" you (pour, mix, whatever). And you can get
> them engaged by haaving them predict what will happen.
>
> 2. Keep traditional lecture at a minimum. You'll turn of
> students... and your observers.
>
> 3. Have a detailed, type-written lesson plan for each of
> the observers. They can use it follow along with your
> lesson. Be sure it has state standards listed on it.
>
> 4. Try to appeal to different learning styles (auditory,
> visual, and kinesthetic) and multiple intelligences. In
> other words, be sure you have some kind of visual aids for
> the kids who learn best by seeing. Be sure you have some
> interactive element for the kinesthetic/tactile kids. And
> for the auditory kids, try some using some catchy words or
> phrases that will help them remember the concept.
>
> 5. Be super, ultra organized. Have everything preprinted,
> prepackaged, and ready-to-go. You don't want to spend you
> time fumbling through papers and opening packages and
> searching for materials. Before the lesson, lay out
> everything you need and besure you can access it quickly.
>
> 6. Classroom management is essential. Don't give the
> kids "down time" where they could be off-task. Give lots of
> positive reinforcement. Make sure you're lesson is so
> interesting the kids will WANT to behave. :)
>
> 7. Don't teach anything too complex. You may want to
> review a concept they already know. If you teach something
> new-- and they don't get it-- then you won't feel successful
> and interviewers will notice. Besides, they're not having
> you teach a lesson so the kids can come away with amazing
> new knowledge-- they're having you teach a demo lesson to
> see how you interact with a class.
>
> 8. Try not to be nervous. Smile. And let your real
> teaching personality shine through.
>
> I hope this helps. Best of luck!
>
> - fb
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