IdentityI taught at a middle school for 9 months, during last year. Firstly it was difficult for me, as I found it hard to cope with the discipline in the classroom. However, after few weeks I found my grounds and learned what worked the best on each student and how to keep the discipline. It was an extraordinary time and to be honest, I still miss the children. However, I hope to teach again and am looking forward to apply all my knowledge and experience in a new job.
If I talk about my teaching methods, I can’t say I prefer one method to another. Each method has its benefits and should be used in some situations. In some classes I prefer explaining, especially if pupils struggle with discipline. Then in some other classes, students are more creative, so I prefer collaborating. All in all, I typically try to apply various methods and observe the reactions to get good feedback. After some time I always understand which method works best in a class. I am sure you have some regulations too, so I plan to stick to it too.
