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REFLECTION 1

As I understand from this lesson,a teacher has to behave like an actor. Gestures, head
nods and other movements are extremely important in supporting the meaning that a
teacher wants to give students.Especially, these movements should be keep in interaction
with the students.

Animation such as gestures, facial expressions, posture and movements contributes to


teaching effectively. The teacher should observe herself or himself and try to channge some
of his or her negative expressions,body language in a good way. In addition, a teacher is a
facilitator. She makes learning easier for the students. If it is neccessary, he or she should
participate in the activities. As a teacher candidate, we can make use of empathy,jokes and
anecdotes in the classroom.

Animation in teaching is significant in order to clarify and support the meaning the
teacher wants to give. For example; eye contact reflects the power. Eye contact can be useful
in maintaining students’ attention to the lesson, reflects our self-confidence. Also smiling
opens many ways.However, there has to be a balance in smiling. It can destroy the strong
relationship between the teacher and the student.Gestures should be natural,purposeful and
nondistracting. For example; gestures shouldn’t tire the students in the class. Moreover,
gestures and words should go hand in hand.

Posture is another important issue in teaching effectively. If a teacher comes to the class
and sits in his or her table, it means that he/she has not self confidence adequately and
considers himself\herself equal with his\her students. We have to stand up and rely on
ourselves in the class. Especially , entrance in the class is important. It affects opinions of the
students about you.

The activities that we applied in the classroom are really effective for me. For instance, the
activity that we close our eyes and walk slowly was very nice because it is related with
trusting your friends and your teacher, your environment. It can be used as an effective
warm-up activity.

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