Week 2: Cert4TAE

Now at week 2 of my Cert4TAE I am throwing myself into my studies.  Week 1 was an introduction to what TAE involves and a few group exercises as well as an Icebreaker.  All intended to teach us various methods of teaching students and how to hold their attention. The end of class saw us with homework that at first I felt to be a great challenge.  We had to organise an icebreaker, select a demonstration, write up an assessment analysis and a session plan.  Although the week was rather busy, with a trip to Melbourne for medical reasons and then a lady running into my car,  I did manage to get all the work done.  So it was on the day of Week 2.  I arrived at class with all my work prepared and a good mindset to present my Icebreaker and do my demonstration.  I have chosen to teach how to correctly use a ph soil test kit and how to analyse the results.  Imagine my surprise when the trainer said our demonstrations will be done Week3, not that it is an issue, it simply means I am prepared ahead of time. After our classes came to an end yesterday, I came home to a lovely hot coffee and reflected on the days lessons.  I find that although I have past experience in teaching such things as craft and reading,  I am still learning a great deal from this course and am sure it will set me in good stead for the future.