Through my peer helping course, I was given the opportunity to learn teaching concepts and apply them as an “assistant teacher” in a grade 9 French Extended class. During theory classes, I was taught concepts such as multiple intelligences and creating lesson plans. As an assistant teacher, I would apply this knowledge by creating lesson plans and evaluations, teaching new material, supervising the class and taking up class work.
Both the theory and practical experience will help me become an effective teacher. I can use the knowledge of multiple intelligences and lesson plans to prepare classes where students of all learning types can flourish. Furthermore, the knowledge of lesson plans will allow me to keep track on what I need to teach
…show more content…
Each student has different disabilities which make them unique, and I am learning new techniques to adapt lesson plans to fit each student. This entails creating new activities that include maximum participation and minimal exclusion, as well as modifying traditional gym activities such as dodgeball to accommodate the needs of these students.
This unique experience of teaching students with special needs will help me identify and assist students with similar needs as a teacher in the future. This experience also taught me that as an effective teacher, I need to be able to teach new material to students with different learning abilities. I learned that I must be patient with my students so that as a future teacher, I am prepared to commit time and effort to help them succeed.
In my four years as an Agincourt Computer Council executive, I was able to refine on many transferable skills. As vice-president, I have taken on more responsibilities by leading new projects such as creating a new school website and interviewing potential members. While helping to lead the council, I have also improved upon my time management and organizational