Teach Something 1

For my first teaching opportunity, I taught how to tie a figure eight follow through climbing knot. I thought I prepared well. First I bought some cord, which is basically very skinny rope and cut it into foot long pieces so everyone in the class could all have a piece and be able to practice the knot, while I taught it to the class. I had media support in the form of a website which showed us step by step instructions on how to tie the knot. I then gave a live demonstration in front of the class. I had the students that understood the knot help the students that didn't get it the first time, and by doing this both students gained a better understanding of the knot. I could have walked around the class and helped individuals as well, if I had the time to do so. I assigned homework, to practice the knot and told them that I would check next time to see if they got it. I let the students keep the rope, which would help them remember the knot and be able to practice it in the future. I think that overall my first teaching experience went well, and that the students understood the concept. I could have maybe shown the application of the knot a little better, but time constraints restricted my lesson plan.