Our teaching
classes last Monday was divided into three different activities. First, we had
my very first yoga session where we experienced being learner in a group
activity. Second, we critiqued our teaching skills through our own video
portfolio. Lastly, we had a group simulation exercise where we taught a prescribed
exercise on a simulated client and caregiver.
A firsthand
experience of being the learner of a new exercise, yoga, had allowed me to
ponder of what my client could expect of me when I am the one teaching. It
helped me rationalize the need of keeping my instructions clear and simple
along with the value of demonstration and correction of proper execution of an
activity to guarantee the optimum effects of an exercise. Yoga taught me to
embrace my strengths and weaknesses as it would be my key to progress.
My awareness
of the importance of verbal and non-verbal cues for effective teaching had been
enhanced through the video critiquing and group simulation exercise. Both
activity prompted me to be more creative in coming up with better communication
and teaching strategies appropriate for my client’s condition and presentation.
My teaching strategy, if does not match with varied learning styles, should
depend directly on the client’s learning style. The learning should be
continually assessed through practice and repetitions to determine what works
for a specific client.
The best
thing I can do for now is to ensure my preparedness for every client's
individualized session. No matter how many times I fail, everything that I
have been working on would be put into good use. The more I do something to
improve my teaching skills, the more confident and proficient I can become.
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