EDU 255 Teaching Video

After watching the DVD of my 'lesson' from the first day of class, I noticed a few things that I thought were good, but also a number of things that I need to work on.
I felt as if I did a good job using a loud, 'outside' voice when explaining the task. I also feel that I did a good job demonstrating/explaining the task that needed to be completed. The closure of the 'lesson' also went well; I thought that I did a fairly good job checking for comprehension of the task. These were some of the things that stood out to me in the DVD with regards to positive characteristics.
Unfortunately, I also found a number of problems with the 'lesson' I taught. One thing that stood out to me was my dialogue. I was loud enough, but I said "umm..." way too much whenever I was speaking. I didn't say it a ridiculous amount, but I said it enough to have it bother me when watching the DVD. Another problem with the 'lesson' was the actual task that we set up. The set-up we used was good for learning the task, but it was ineffective for providing feedback of almost any kind, and it may have also put pressure on some of the students who were less successful at shooting a jump shot. I also gave out way too many cues for the task. I gave at least 5 cues on shooting a jump shot, which was far more than the recommended one or two. It may have overwhelmed some of the students, especially if they were younger and just learning the skill. Once again, these were just a few of the major things that caught my eye when watching my 'lesson' on DVD.
Overall, I would have to say that this 'lesson' on the first day of class was a success for a number of reasons. First off, I was able to see the things I was good at, and also the things that I need to work on throughout the semester. It also gives me something to look at with regards to growth throughout the semester. With this DVD, I can see how much I grow as a teacher by semester's end. This experience was an eye-opener for me, and I hope/can't wait to improve myself as a communicator and Physical Educator.